Object number
2021/1
Creator
Description
Rose Bowl, presented to Mrs Ellen Cooper for the best prize heifer. Silver plated bowl shaped trophy with two handles, and inscription on one side: 'Prescot Agricultural Show, May 16th 1912, Presented by The Right Hon. The Earl of Sefton. For the best Heifer awarded to Mrs. Ellen Cooper.' On the reverse are the hallmarks: E & Co (Elkington & Co), Anchor (Birmingham), lion passant looking left (sterling silver), M (1911).
Physical description
1 trophy: metal
Archival history
Museum Object Entry Form - 'Museum Name: Museum of English Rural Life // Received from: [...] Address: [...] ASCOT, BERKSHIRE [...] // Description of object/collection: 4 AGRICULTURAL SHOW TROPHIES: // [2021/1] 1. ROSE BOWL, PRESENTED TO MRS ELLEN COOPER FOR THE BEST PRIZE HEIFER // [2021/4/1-2] 2. CUP WITH LID, PRESENTED TO FRED BENT ON 5/12/1908 BY MAKERFIELD AND DISTRICT PLOUGH SOC. // [2021/3] 3. CUP, PRESENTED TO FRED BENT IN 1907 BY LOWTON AND DISTRICT PLOUGHING SOC. // [2021/2] 4. CUP, PRESENTED TO FRED BENT ON 5/12/1906 BY MAKERFIELD AND DISTRICT PLOUGHING SOC.'
Production place
Birmingham
Production date
1911 - 1911
Object name
Material
Dimensions
- Height 145 mm
- Width 250 mm
- Depth 180 mm
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