Two boxed sets of steak knives presented by Tottenham Hotspur to Jack Coxford, one paper box still with a Spurs compliments card, two half dozen-sets

Two boxed sets of steak knives presented by Tottenham Hotspur to Jack Coxford, one paper box still with a Spurs compliments card, two half dozen-sets of Firth stainless steel knives by A.E. Poston & Co. Ltd., Sheffield, each blade etched with the Spurs cockerel mascot and inscribed T.H.F.C., fitted wooden trays, unused condition; sold together with two minor-football trophy shields won by J.R. Pigg circa 1950 (4) Jack Coxford hailed from North Seaton in east Northumberland and played football as a wing-half for Stakeford United & Blyth Spartans before being signed by Sunderland, transferring to Birmingham in May 1927. After three seasons at Birmingham he had four at Bournemouth before joining Spurs ' nursery team Northfleet United as player/coach in season 1934-35. Coxford then became an assistant trainer at Spurs and promoted to head trainer in November 1946. Under Cecil Poynton he had a prominent role in the coaching and training of the reserves team. He was also a qualified physiotherapist. Coxford continued his association with Spurs during the Bill Nicholson era. Provenance: The seller is Coxford's grandson. His father was the winner of the two accompanying trophy shields.