Item 010/032 - The Challenge Hammer

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Reference code

GB 2014 WS-04-TRO-010/032

Title

The Challenge Hammer

Date(s)

  • 19th Century (Creation)

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Item

Extent and medium

1 Trophy

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Name of creator

(19th Century)

Biographical history

A Cape of Good Hope Colony silversmith active 1840-1863. Registered as a goldsmith and jeweller 1841-1842.

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Scope and content

Silver hammer in a presentation case. Silver plate on badly damaged leather case is inscribed: 'The Challenge Hammer presented by the Elizabethan Club, 1867'. Inside is a silver plate engraved with winners' names from 1867 to 1922. Apparently unmarked in the form of a hammer with gilt ball, in fitted case. Donor: The Elizabethan Club, 1867. Awarded: 1867-1922. Case badly damaged at hinge.

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Open

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      Physical characteristics and technical requirements

      Length: 9cm Weight: less than 0.00kg.

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      Description identifier

      WS-TRO-010/032

      Institution identifier

      GB 2014

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      Status

      Final

      Level of detail

      Partial

      Language(s)

      • English

      Script(s)

      • Latin

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