The Topham Challenge Cup, a hallmarked silver two-handled cup, makers mark 'HA', London, date unclear, engraved THE TOPHAM CHALLENGE CUP, on a composi

The Topham Challenge Cup, a hallmarked silver two-handled cup, makers mark 'HA', London, date unclear, engraved THE TOPHAM CHALLENGE CUP, on a composition plinth with silvered band inscribed with all winners' details, as first illustrated in the Aintree programme for the 1960 August Bank Holiday meeting, height 28.5cm., 11?in., complete with original lockable wooden carrying case; the lot also including the original Topham Challenge Cup winners' engraved plaques for K.Mather 1974 and Rick Whyman 1979 (4) This cup was presented to the overall winner of the sportscar races at the annual Aintree 'Trophy Meeting', held every August bank holiday from 1960 to 1964. Apart from the inaugural year, this event was always held on the shortened 1.64-mile club circuit and, whenever possible, was presented by Mrs Mirabel Topham herself. The winners names are engraved: M.McKee, J.Blumer, R.J.Bloor, T.Lanfranchi and Roger Nathan. The meeting was later revived as a national-level club event, between 1972 and 1980, and the cup was then presented to the winner of the main race of the day.