Description: Extremely rare American pioneering aviation trophy won at the Pikes Peak Air Meeting at Colorado Springs Airport dated August 1929. The trophy features a silver plated figural statue of the Goddess of Victory holding aloft a laurel wreath. The statue is mounted upon a large powder coated metal plinth to which are attached two silver plated plaques; the first depicting an image of an early aircraft and the second bearing the following inscription: "SECOND ANNUAL PIKES PEAK SPORTSMAN'S AIR MEET. PONY EXPRESS RACE. SECOND PRIZE. COLORADO SPRINGS - AUGUST 1929" NOTE: The Meeting was for Sportsmen & Commercial Pilots and took place at Colorado Springs Airport on August 9th, 10th & 11th 1929. Trophy Weight: 1.509 kg. Height: 400 mm. Dimensions of Base: 120 mm x 120 mm. Summary: Early aviation trophies are very collectable and this is superb example in original unpolished condition. Good luck!
Price: 750 GBP
Location: Richmond
End Time: 2024-11-08T19:14:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: 78.93 GBP
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Brand: Unbranded
Antique: Yes
Pattern: Figural & Engraved
Composition: Silver Plate
Style: American
Product: Trophies
Material: Silver Plate
Age: 1900-1940
