Monday 6th April 2015
Five silver trophies with a Warminster connection are among the lots of fine art and antiques in an auction sale by Busby at their Bridport Salerooms at The Old Hemp Store, North Mills, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3BE, on Thursday 16th April 2015. The auction, which also has online bidding, commences at 11.00 a.m.
Busby describe Lot 39 as “A group of five George V silver trophies . . . . awarded for rifle shooting, to include three Warminster Rifle Club engraved The Presidents Cup for 1931-32, 1933-34 and 1934-35, a British Legion Dorset County engraved Miniature Rifle Shooting Open Sweepstake Presented By Major General Sir R. Pinney K.C.B, and a trophy engraved S.M.R.C “The Sharpshooter” Weymouth 1936, all awarded to W.B. Cross and all on turned plinths, (silver weight 43.6oz). Estimate: 250 GBP – 300 GBP.”
There is a buyer’s premium of 19% and an internet surcharge of 3%.
To see the catalogue listing for the five silver trophies, click here.
For further details about this auction and other auctions at the Busby Bridport Salerooms, contact the auctioneers by email: reports@busby.co.uk or telephone: 01308 420100
website: www.busby.co.uk
Danny Howell writes ~
Wilfred Bryan Cross (1904-1979) was the son of Frederick William Cross (1862-1946) and Florence Eliza Cross, nee Titt (1872-1965) His parents were married in 1898. The Cross family farmed Beechgrove Farm, at Imber Road, Warminster. Bryan Cross had three sisters: Florence Margaret (1898-1986), Phyllis Grace (1903-1986), and Helen Claire (1905-1994).