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1920 Antwerp Olympic Games singles sculls rowing silver medal diploma awarded to Jack Beresford of Great Britain,  of typical form featuring a helmet

Hammer Price:
£340
Estimated Price:

£350 - £500

1920 Antwerp Olympic Games singles sculls rowing silver medal diploma awarded to Jack Beresford of Great Britain, of typical form featuring a helmeted Athena crowning a nude victor, with equestrian races behind in the stadium and Antwerp in the background, with details hand written in black ink, glazed and framed, 57 by 75cm. overall, minor wear to frame, diploma slightly faded Jack Beresford (1899-1977), British rower who won five medals at five Olympic Games in succession representing Great Britain. He won Singles Sculls silver medal in 1920 Antwerp games; Singles Sculls gold medal in 1924 Paris games; Eights silver medal in 1928 Amsterdam games; Coxless fours gold medal in 1932 Los Angeles games and Double Sculls gold medal in 1936 Berlin games. Please be aware all glass will be removed from framed and glazed items prior to posting and may result in delays to shipping your items. (This service is included in the cost of postage and packing). We can also totally remove all framing and mounts upon request to reduce shipping costs. Alternatively lots can be collected in person by prior appointment from NN8 1RT.