A fine collection of 1930 World Cup memorabilia originally owned by Juan Antonio Scasso, the Uruguayan architect responsible for Montevideo's Estadio

A fine collection of 1930 World Cup memorabilia originally owned by Juan Antonio Scasso, the Uruguayan architect responsible for Montevideo's Estadio Centenario and its famous Torre de los Hoenajes, venue for the first FIFA World Cup Final in 1930, including a superb 1930 solid brass replica of the Jules Rimet Trophy mounted on a lapis lazuli plinth set on all sides with medallions, height 27cm., in original fitted wooden carrying case, the lid with plaque inscribed ESTADIO CENTENARIO, MONTEVIDEO, 3O DE JULIO 1930; together with other memorabilia including various box office date stamper and rubber stamps, an ashtray featuring the stadium, four Uruguayan supporter's flags (three in fragile condition), small briefcase; a trio of 1930 World Cup commemorative medals, in gold-plate, silver & bronze; three of Scasso's Montevideo Jockey Club medals; a Penarol lapel badge; ''Album'' Official Report of the 1930 World Cup; three World Cup tickets Serie 6, 7 and the Final 8; four period photographs, two showing the stadium under construction, the other at the World Cup including the Opening Ceremony; and various magazine & articles of the day (a qty.) Juan Antonio Scasso (1892-1973) was the architect responsible for the World Cup's first stadium, the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay, with its famous Torre de los Homenajes, an acclaimed example of architectural expressionism. Other famous projects include the Hotel Miramar, the Navy School and La Paloma Spa. He also taught and lectured, becoming Deputy Director at the Institute of Theory of Architecture and Urbanism in 1951. He had a close association with football and was appointed President of Penarol Athletic Club in 1932.