June 25-28, 2018 Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/25/2018
The first trophy features two 5" applied figural crossed rifles and a wreath, made by the "Meriden Company" Pattern 7000. Base features an etching of a target shooter with two observers and is inscribed "Presented for competition by National Gun Club Members 1897. The A.H. Championshionship Cup" Has two delicate die-cut handles and no visible denting and one handle shows signs of period repair. Measures 13" tall with a 6-1/4" base. The second trophy is a typical two-handled presentation loving cup inscribed "Great Eastern Live-Bird Handicap Auspices of Mercules Gun Club. Reading, PA. January 24 - 1919." The handles have figural mythical bearded heads and measure about 4-3/4". No visible dents or repairs. From the Ray Bentley Collection.