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A silver fruit bowl awarded to John H Pearson for refereeing the F.A. Cup Final between Bradford City and Newcastle United played at Crystal Palace, 2

Hammer Price:
£700
Estimated Price:

£550 - £650

A silver fruit bowl awarded to John H Pearson for refereeing the F.A. Cup Final between Bradford City and Newcastle United played at Crystal Palace, 22nd April 1911, oval lobed silver fruit bowl with foliate decoration raised upon similar decorated foot, the centre engraved with PRESENTED TO MR J.H. PEARSON BY HIS BROTHER REFEREES AND FRIENDS AS A MOMENTO OF HIS OFFICIATING AS REFEREE IN THE FINAL TIE OF THE ENGLISH CUP APRIL 22ND 1911, Sheffield 1909 by James Dixon & Sons, 8.5 by 29 by 22cm., weight 710gms. This was presented for the first final match which resulted in a 0-0 draw, the replay on the 26th April 1911 at Old Trafford Bradford City defeated Newcastle United 1-0.