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The Great Republic
1 Lake Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80906 , United States
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1902 Pair of Presentation Lawn Bowls with Sterling Silver Plaques
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Offered are a pair of vintage presentation lawn bowls, circa 1902. The lawn bowls sit on their original carved stands for display, and feature sterling silver plaques that denote the event for which they were created.
The plaques on these bowls denote that they were presented to the winner, John Davie, of the "Townholm Bowling Club Kilmarnock Champion Bowls" event, which took place in 1902. Each bowl has a silver plaque with this inscribed on it. On the other sides of the bowls are plaques that read the numbers 1 and 2 on each. There is also faint engraved lettering that denotes the bowling club as well as the location, Glasgow.
Lawn bowling, or “bowls” is a sport in which the objective is to roll balls so that they stop close to a smaller ball, called a "jack" or "kitty". It is played on a bowling green, traditionally outside.
The oldest lawn bowling site still played on is in Southampton, England. English and Scottish colonists brought the game to America. There was a bowling green in Williamsburg, Virginia in 1632 and many states have towns named "Bowling Green" due to the early settlers abiding interest in the sport. Even George Washington laid out a green at Mount Vernon in 1732. Interest lapsed for years until the wave of Scottish immigration to the US revived it in the latter part of the 19th century.
CONDITION:
Some wear to presentation bowls. Marks on sterling silver plates are noticeable, as well as scuffs to bowls themselves. Bowls can be displayed on the wooden stands, which are not adhered to the bowls. Sold as-is.
Dimensions: Bowls: 4 3/4" H x 4 3/4" W; Stands: 3 3/4" H x 3 1/2" W x 3 1/2" D.
Accompanied by our company's letter of authenticity. -
More Information
Period: 1900-1919 Creation Date: 1902 Styles / Movements: Traditional Incollect Reference #: 729406 -
Dimensions
W. 4.75 in; H. 4.75 in; W. 12.07 cm; H. 12.07 cm;
Message from Seller:
Established in 2010, The Great Republic specializes in one-of-a-kind collectibles that honor American history, with a special focus on the rare and unique. Our collection is complete with rarities that are sure to wow, such as first edition books, antique hand-sewn flags from the Civil War, vintage travel posters, and original signatures from American presidents, such as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, just to name a few. P: 719.471.6157 E: headquarters@great-republic.com
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