Antique Galveston County Trophy CUP 1911 Poultry Chicken Winner Charles Thomas For Sale

Up For Sale:Antique Galveston County Trophy CUP 1911 Poultry Chicken Winner Charles Thomas!
Condition: A rare and significant historical piece, this very large, heavy metal TROPHY CUP with side handles is in very good condition with some tarnishing & discoloration and/or other imperfections & patina. No damage to the metal, which is with NO makers mark found, bottom has round removeable pad. Item is engraved with extensive poultry art-drawings around top half and words on one side: HIGH GRADE CUP DONATED BY GALVESTON BREWING CO. FOR LARGEST & BEST DISPLAY OF CHICKENS IN SHOW WON BY: HENRY THOMAS. Front side reads: THE GALVESTON COUNTY POULTRY & PIGEON ASSOC. DEC 20-23, 1911. READ FURTHER DESCRIPTIONS BELOW AND SEE ALL PHOTOS FOR COMPLETE VISUAL DESCRIPTION OF THIS REMARKABLE PIECE OF GALVESTON COUNTY HISTORY! This piece weighs: appx: 7 lbs. Measures appx: 12 & 1/2" tall (top to bottom), 13" width (side to side), and 8" depth (front to back)-all approximate. Excellent in design and very well crafted including all engraving. More detail on history of Galveston Brewing Company! A true historical piece worthy of home in museum or for serious collector of quality trophies, lovers of chickens, poultry, & pigeons!The Galveston County Poultry and Pigeon Association has an intriguing history. Back in 1911, they held an event from December 20th to 23rd, during which they awarded the Budweiser Cup. This cup was donated by the M-Brock Beer Co. and was given to the highest-scoring chicken in the show, which happened to be owned by Henry Thomas. The trophy appears to be silver-plated and bears the inscription: “The Galveston County Poultry and Pigeon Association December 20-23-1911.” Quite a fascinating piece of memorabilia!Thank you for shopping my sales and listings on . Please take a minute to LOOK at my other items currently listed. I offer combined shipping and 'Make an Offer;' on many of my items. All items are from West Texas estates and finds in and around Texas & New Mexico. Your purchase will be carefully wrapped using sturdy box, and always with peanuts and bubble wrap. Check out my response and always know we appreciate your business and for you to return! To return--you must be happy, so know we value your input and know you have a choice when shopping. Don't forget to take a minute to LOOK at my many other unusual items currently listed in sale. Thank you.