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Lot 955
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A silvered figure of a boxer by the German firm WMF, being a trophy for the I.S.B.A. [Inter Services Boxing Association] Amateur Championships 1939, w

Hammer Price:
£200
Estimated Price:

£200 - £300

A silvered figure of a boxer by the German firm WMF, being a trophy for the I.S.B.A. [Inter Services Boxing Association] Amateur Championships 1939, with hallmarked silver plaque set on the lower step of the ebonised base engraved HEAVY WEIGHT, WINNER, GDSN F. GRIFFITHS, the upper step set with an enamelled military crest and Latin motto, together with smaller badges of the British Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Navy, overall height 28cm., 11in. Guardsman F. Griffiths of the 1st Grenadier Guards won this trophy at The Royal Albert Hall 3rd March 1939 fighting in the heavyweight division. The eliminating bouts had taken place at Chelsea Barracks on 28th February and 1st March.