130 ENGLISH 9 CARAT GOLD LIDDED TROPHY CUP AERONAUTICAL Start Price USD 6,500.00 Current Price USD 6,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, October 26, 2008 End Time Tuesday, November 25, 2008 Location ROYAL BERKSHIRE See more about '130 ENGLISH 9 CARAT GOLD LIDDED TROPHY CUP AERONAUTICAL' Description loplil Store -  NO RESERVE  -  ENGLISH 9 CARAT GOLD LIDDED TROPHY CUP AERO CLUB OF EAST AFRICAPlease ask for more photographs or information without obligation. SILVER HALLMARKS CAN BE A MINEFIELD ! I HAVE FOUND A VERY GOOD WEB PAGE FOR HALLMARKS , WHERE YOU WILL FIND MOST OF THE HALLMARKS OF THE WORLD. SO TYPE IN THE 3 Ws FOLLOWED BY : .925-1000.COM .  On offer from England is this beautiful 9 carat gold lidded  trophy cup bearing the hallmarks  for  London 1928 and the gold standard mark of 9.375.  The  makers mark is of the very well respected Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company.  There is a full set of hallmarks up inside the lid and also on the outside of the cup body. The Company name and address is up under the base   .    The trophy is of medium size and  weight .  The overall height is  8.75  " , the diameters are , base , 3.25   " , cup top  4.25  " and the handle width is  6.4   " . The  weight is   304 grams ,  9.77   troy ounces.    The design is  exceptional , the workmanship of the highest order  , the whole a pleasure to behold. The lid finial is a leaf bud , with four leaves folded inwards so as to leave voids which allow you to see right through the finial. The lid curves down gently  to finish in a very slight upright rim.  The handles are flat topped . The tops are supported by leaf sheaths which splay out at the base to finish in a wide leaf fixing to the cup body. The stem is tapered and finishes on a gently sloping base with landed rim .The cup body has an oval cartouche to each side , the lower parts encased in a foliar  garland with bow, the upper parts forming part of the cup rim. One cartouche is inscribed , the other has a repousse decoration of a biplane . The inscription reads : AERO CLUB OF EAST AFRICA   /   THE   /   MANSFIELD ROBINSON TROPHY    /   FOR   /  THE MOST MERITORIOUS FLIGHT   /   PERFORMED EACH YEAR   /   IN   /   EAST AFRICA. Unique and a very important piece of aviation history, this solid 9 carat gold trophy is known as 'The Mansfield Robinson Gold Trophy'. It was presented annually by the Aero Club of East Africa for the most meritorious flight performed each year in East Africa.This prestigious trophy was won the first three times in succession by the famous English aviator, Tom Campbell-Black. In 1931 he was awarded the trophy for his competition flight in a deHavilland Puss Moth between the five capitals of East Africa, covering 1600 miles in little over 17 hours. Campbell Black was probably best known for winning the famous MacRobertson Air Race between London and Melbourne in 1934. He and C.W.A. Scott flew the legendary DH.88 Comet racing plane, "Grosvenor House", reaching Melbourne in just under three days.The Aero Club of East Africa was formed in 1927 and is still in existence today.The whole is in EXCELLENT  CONDITION and is beautifully polished ready to go on display.  For your guidance , I use the words " EXCELLENT CONDITION " only if it is ........., " GOOD CONDITION " to indicate that there are no serious condition problems , but that there may be surface blemishes such as light discolouration , minor dings , dents or scratches commensurate with the age of the piece.............. I use the words " REASONABLE CONDITION " to indicate that there are blemishes and dings ,dents, creases , scratches , ripples etc . Under this condition category I will always qualify such defects , but please ask if you want any clarifcation of damages to any given piece. The best way to check the quality of my stock offered on Ebay , my descriptions , packaging and general service is to read my feedback . I am very good ( and modest ! ) but don't take my word , read what other buyers have to say about me.  SHIPPING TO ANY COUNTRY I would prefer to ship this gold trophy by the fastest possible means to limit any chance of loss and so have quoted for shipping and handling to the USA by   Parcelforce International Datapost overnight service which will cost $95  plus the optional insurance ,covered under my own policy dedicated to antiques shipping arranged through Axa , of $20 per package up to $10,000 value . Should you want a slower, cheaper option , I could ship by Royal Mail Small Packet Airmail  ( about two weeks delivery ) at a cost of $20 plus the optional insurance. Thank you for looking in and good luck with your bids. NO RESERVEPAYMENT OPTIONS : Paypal , personal cheque , money order or bank wire transfer. I will always give an immediate and unquestioned refund if the item is not as described. Please click this link to view my other auctions. MORE ANTIQUES CAN BE SEEN AT MY PARTNERS EBAY SITE :PLEASE GO TO EBAY SELLER  : ANTIQUETOM***INSURANCE As mentioned above , I have my own insurance policy for shipping antiques and works of art anywhere in the world as the Royal Mail will not insure any article made of gold or silver or any other antiques in transit. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU DO NOT TAKE THE OPTIONAL INSURANCE MY LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS WILL CEASE ONCE I HAVE RECEIVED A CERTIFICATE OF POSTING FROM THE POSTAL SERVICES  WARNING ! 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