A very rare Sporting Creations 1966 World Cup prototype character jug, with the likeness of Sir Alf Ramsey on one side an Bobby Moore on the other, flanked by a Jules Rimet Trophy handle,& the Wembley Twin Towers, height 18cm., 7in., with a customised perspex display case, the underside of the jug inscribed ''Sporting Greats, They Think It's All Over, It Is Now'', Trial 1/3 Footnote The intended limited edition of these jugs was to be released on the demolition of Wembley Stadium. However the firing of the object proved to be difficult and only three emerged from the kiln uncracked. This example is No.1 of the three survivals
Hammer Price:
£380
Estimated Price:
£500 - £800
A very rare Sporting Creations 1966 World Cup prototype character jug, with the likeness of Sir Alf Ramsey on one side an Bobby Moore on the other, flanked by a Jules Rimet Trophy handle,& the Wembley Twin Towers, height 18cm., 7in., with a customised perspex display case, the underside of the jug inscribed ''Sporting Greats, They Think It's All Over, It Is Now'', Trial 1/3 Footnote The intended limited edition of these jugs was to be released on the demolition of Wembley Stadium. However the firing of the object proved to be difficult and only three emerged from the kiln uncracked. This example is No.1 of the three survivals