The Newton Cup
cup, two-handled, cup, two-handled
Accession Number

NAM.2002-10-62-1

Description

The Newton Cup, 1926 (c). Two handled silver cup with u-shaped body, encircled by a reeded band, on a stepped foot, with a circular, ebonized wooden plinth. Inscribed verso, 'Presented For Police Mounted Jumping'; with makers mark, 'CHS' for Charles Stuart Harris; hallmarked London 1885; 'PP' crest verso. Decorated with floral design, handles decorated with foliage. Nine silver shields on plinth inscribed with winning names. Miss F E Newton was a Distinguished British lady resident in Palestine in 1920 (c)-1929 (c). The cup was later converted for runners-up for the First Aid competition.