The George Robey Challenge Trophy last competed for at Brighton Races in 2001, a hallmarked silver two-handled cup by William Hutton & Sons Ltd., Birm
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£350
Estimated Price:
£400 - £600
The George Robey Challenge Trophy last competed for at Brighton Races in 2001, a hallmarked silver two-handled cup by William Hutton & Sons Ltd., Birmingham, 1923, the body later inscribed GEORGE ROBEY CHALLENGE TROPHY, KINDLY PRESENTED BY, LADY ROBEY, IN MEMORY OF HER LATE HUSBAND, SIR GEORGE ROBEY C.B.E., the turned, ebonised plinth set with a silver band engraved with details of winners, overall height 35.5.cm., 14 in., weight 1,264gr., 40oz. 13dwt. The last running of the George Robey Challenge Trophy was on 9th August 2001 and won by Swynford Welcome. The trophy was retired.