Dagenham Town Show Rabbit section

Object number

LDVAL 2006.10.4

Date

before 1962

Description

EPNS trophy presented for the best in show at the rabbit section of the Dagenham Town Show. Awarded between 1962 and 1980.

Physical description

Tall, slim cup type trophy, with a short, stepped stem and a stepped foot. Has delicate, lightly decorated handles on either side of the body. Mounted on a circular brown plastic plinth. The plinth is engraved with the names and dates of the winners.

Condition

Good

Notes

WINNERS 1962. M. Jeffery 1963. Julia Davies 1964. Mrs D. M. Kylyn 1965. J. R. Edwards 1966. L. Gaskin 1967. J. R. Edwards 1968. G. Hardstaff 1969. Messrs Binnie & Cottrell 1970. Self & Dorrington 1971. A. C. Gaskin 1972. G. Hardstaff 1973. D. Gregory 1974. G. Hardstaff 1975. Denbra Stud 1976. P. Hales 1977. Mrs l. Regan 1978. T. Gillam 1979. A. M. Hall 1980. T. Gillam

Type

Trophy

Size

Whole height: 325mm
Trophy Diameter: 129mm
height: 260mm
Plinth height: 65mm
Diameter: 140mm

Material

Trophy: Silver
Plinth: Plastic

Collection type

Social history

Inscription

Inscription Engraved On front: DAGENHAM TOWN SHOW RABBIT SECTION AWARDED FOR BEST IN SHOW
Mark Stamped On reverse: EPNS

Alternative reference

Entry Number 1643/4 (2006-02-14)

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Gallery

Metadata
Start date	before 1962
Institution	Valence House Museum
Type	Trophy
Material	Silver Plastic
Collection type	Social history