Lot #61 - FRANK ARTHUR: A Sterling Silver speedway "Scottish Gold Helmet" trophy awarded to Frank Arthur
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:Collectors’ Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia
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Sale Date:27 Nov 2016 ~ 2.30pm
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Lot #:61
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Lot Description:FRANK ARTHUR: A Sterling Silver speedway "Scottish Gold Helmet" trophy awarded to Frank Arthur
helmet decorated with winged speedway rider astride a motorcycle, engraved "MARINE GARDENS TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP 7TH AUG. 1929 WON OUTRIGHT BY FRANK ARTHUR" and with the winners' names of four preliminary races (George McKenzie, Drew McQueen, Ned Kelly), the helmet formed around a wooden inner shell with leather and cloth lining labeled "BOWBILT BRAND", the body of the helmet with gilt residue, makers marks of Sydney Latimer, 17cm high x 22cm wide x 24cm deep. -
Estimate:A$10,000 - 12,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Automobiles & Accessories
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