Plinth commemorating the achievements of jockey Lester Piggott during 1957, meticulously produced wood-framed standing plinth, glazed and mounted with five various sized silver gilt plates, hallmarked M.& F. London 1957, recording statistical information about Piggott's season and topped by a half sovereign dated 1902; top plate inscribed LESTER PIGGOTT THE GOLDEN BOY 1957, others recalling his Classics and other major wins that year including Crepello (Derby) and Carrozza (Oaks) and the final one noting his 122 wins, £173,060 stake money earned, third place in the jockeys' championship and weight of 8st. 5lbs., 26 by 21.5 by 5.5cm.Provenance: from the Lester Piggott Collection.
Hammer Price:
£550
Estimated Price:
£300 - £500
Plinth commemorating the achievements of jockey Lester Piggott during 1957, meticulously produced wood-framed standing plinth, glazed and mounted with five various sized silver gilt plates, hallmarked M.& F. London 1957, recording statistical information about Piggott's season and topped by a half sovereign dated 1902; top plate inscribed LESTER PIGGOTT THE GOLDEN BOY 1957, others recalling his Classics and other major wins that year including Crepello (Derby) and Carrozza (Oaks) and the final one noting his 122 wins, £173,060 stake money earned, third place in the jockeys' championship and weight of 8st. 5lbs., 26 by 21.5 by 5.5cm.Provenance: from the Lester Piggott Collection.