Silver-Plated Sulky Horse Racing Trophy, 1929
Lot sold
USD 0
GBP 0 (listed)
Estimate
USD 5 420 - 8 130
GBP 4 000 - 6 000 (listed)
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TypeAutomobilia
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Lot number161
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Description
A large and impressive 1929 silver-plated Harness Racing trophy, depicting the trotting horse and its driver (not jockey) on the cart (known as a "Sulky" or bike) behind, mounted on an inscribed base and polished mahogany plinth. Inscribed "Zur Freundlichen Errinnerung, November 1929 Brauerei Kalterhausen." Austrian, 1929.
Sulky racing is a hugely popular sport all around the world, particularly in Europe and the US. The premier race is considered to be the Prix d’Amerique, held every January in Paris with prize money of several million euros. Condition note: One wheel is loose on the hardwood base.
Length: 23 in. (58 cm).

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