A very unusual Victorian Cycling prize called 'The Millons Cup' in the form of a silver-plated hot water ewer, the body with decorative engraving encl

A very unusual Victorian Cycling prize called 'The Millons Cup' in the form of a silver-plated hot water ewer, the body with decorative engraving enclosing a central oval cartouche with the words, ASHINGTON RECREATION GROUNDS, THE MILLONS CHALLENGE CUP FOR 1 MILE AMATEUR RACE (SCRATCH) TO BE WON TWICE SEPT. 1890 , the attractive ewer stands 29cm., 11 1/2in. high and is fitted with a hinged lid; sold with copied news cuttings which describe the event its participants, and the ultimate demise of Millons' business and personal dealings (2) Mr. William Millons of Newcastle was a Scotsman born in 1843 and by profession was an architect. He seems to have dabbled with local politics and was keen to associate himself with the area through his promotion of local sporting events.