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An image of polo trophies manufactured in 1912 by Stewart Dawson and Co. to be competed for at the Jorhat Polo Tournament, the Surma Valley Inter-Tournament, the Inter-District Tournament, and the Junior Polo Tournament:
Scotland Yard detectives mount a night and day guard at Atkinson House, Old Bond St., London, during the exhibition of emeralds arranged by Mauboussin of Paris for the opening of their London house in November 1928:
Cup and cover made for the Empire Marketing Board, from a design by Arthur Hatfield:
This image was published in 1928.
Arthur Hatfield was head designer at Mappin & Webb's Royal Works, Sheffield. He died, aged 63, on 3rd July 1935. M. & W. were no doubt the manufacturers of this cup and cover.
This trophy is presented by Mr. Tom Nickalls. It is a handsome solid silver tankard of ancient Norwegian pattern. The body is decorated in relief with models of swans, bullrushes, and water-iris. The thumb-piece is a finely modelled lion rampant holding a shield bearing the Henley arms. “ Father Thames” is represented at the head of the handle and “ Isis” at the bottom. The lid is chased in bold relief with aquatic plants, the crest of the donor being in the centre. The tankard stands upon a massive ebonised pedestal, bearing silver plates engraved with the names of winners of the race since 1845. It bears this inscription: ‘‘ The race for pair-oars was instituted in the year 1815, the prizes being models in silver of racing-wherries. Since the year 1849 the prizes have been silver goblets. In the year 1895 Tom Nickalls, in commemoration of his sons having won this race, either with others or together, for five consecutive years, presented this challenge cup to Henley Royal Regatta.’’ The cup is the handiwork of the Goldsmiths’ and Silversmiths’ Company, 112, Regent Street, London, W.
Source: The Illustrated London News - 13th July 1895
The New Orleans jeweler, Coleman E. Adler, seen here adjusting a Longines chronograph on the wrist of Captain DeWalde just before the inaugural flight between New Orleans and New York, 1st May 1928.
This year the Manchester Cup takes the form of a standing salt-cellar with cover, being a reproduction of an Elizabethan salt-cellar, dated 1583. It is in 15-ct. gold, stands 14½ in. high, and rests on a gold-mounted onyx pedestal. This racing trophy was made by the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company, Ltd., 112, Regent Street, London, W.1
The trophy, presented to the Westminster Dragoons by Capt. P. H. Illingworth, to be held by the champion marksman for the year in B Squadron, was designed and manufactured by the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company, Limited, 112, Regent Street, London, W.
Source: The Illustrated London News - 11th March 1905
THE WILLIAM H. TODD INTERNATIONAL LIFE BOAT RACING TROPHY
The Commodore William H. Todd trophy, standing 38 inches in height, was designed by by Col. Chas. J. Dieges and executed by the firm of Dieges & Clust,15 John Street, New York
Here is how a London jeweler, Gordon Nathan, 26 Hatton Garden, advertised by post card. The caption reads, “She wants Gordon Nathan, 26-27 Hatton Garden. Old jewelery to sell, I suppose.” On the obverse of the card is this inscription : “Safety first— I bid highest prices for out-of-date broken or unwanted jewelry, and send cash by return for all postal consignments. Goods registered back immediately where offer is not accepted. Whether you have old jewelry to sell or wish to ask advice on any matter concerning jewels or precious stones, you are safe in coming to me.”
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 8th December 1926
An image of the Safety Trophy, 42 inches high, executed in bronze and sterling silver by the Gorham Company for the Pittsburgh jewelers, Grogan Co. and ordered by the Carnegie Steel Co., to inspire efforts into the reduction of accidents.