Lot #319 - A senior eights rowing trophy from Trinity College, Cambridge, in the form of a three handled pewter tyg, 1901
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:International Decorative Arts
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Sale Date:28 Nov 2017 ~ 10am (Lots 139 - 635)
29 Nov 2017 ~ 3pm (Lots 636 - 813)
29 Nov 2017 ~ 10am - online bidding for Lots 814 - 969. Bidding for lot 814 closes at 10am, and the following lot -
Lot #:319
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Lot Description:A senior eights rowing trophy from Trinity College, Cambridge, in the form of a three handled pewter tyg, 1901
inscribed with the Trinity College coat of arms and including J. M. Armitage (stroke) -
Notes:Not only is the ‘Cat and Buns’ apparently connected with Edward III, but First Trinity’s motto, Fama super aethera notus is also to be found on Great Court’s Clock-Tower (also named King Edward’s Tower), where it follows Edward III’s name. It is a quote from Virgil’s Roman masterpiece, the Aeneid, meaning “famous above the heavens”.
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Estimate:A$100 - 200
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Realised Price:
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Category:Memorabilia
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.