London County Council Challenge Cup
Object number
LDVAL 2012.18.1
Date
1961
Description
A silver cup awarded by the London County Council for the best front garden on the Becontree Estate (South-Eastern Section) 1961. On wooden mount.
Physical description
Small silver trophy with angled handles and a tapered stem. Sits atop a black painted wooden base, with two steps. Inscribed on front, date and makers mark stamped on rear.
Condition
Good
Type
Trophy
Size
Trophy height: 83mm
width: 70mm
Diameter: 39mm
Diameter: 35mm
Base height: 34mm
Diameter: 31mm
Diameter: 55mm
Whole height: 110mm
Material
Trophy: Silver
Base: Wood
Collection type
Social history
Inscription
Inscription Engraved Front: LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL / CHALLENGE CUP / AWARDED FOR THE BEST FRONT GARDEN / ON THE BECONTREE ESTATE / (SOUTH-EASTERN SECTION) 1961
Stamped Reverse, Left Edge: EB, Lion, Leopard, Lower Case 'f'
Alternative reference
Entry Number E1800 (2012-06-23)

Gallery
Metadata | |
---|---|
Date | 1961 |
Institution | Valence House Museum |
Type | Trophy |
Material | Silver Wood |
Collection type | Social history |