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Title
Littlejohn of Invercharron Challenge Vase. A large silver trophy decorated with foliage, lions and the heads of bearded men.
Identifier
ABDUA:64510
Description
Large silver cup given by Alexander Littlejohn to be used as a trophy or 'challenge vase' for an annual shinty competition among Scottish universities, and known as the 'Littlejohn of Invercharron Challenge Vase'. The cup is a copy, in silver, of the marble Warwick vase which was found in Italy in 1770 and is now on display in the Burrell Collection, Glasgow.
Date
Early: 1905 Late: 1950
Format
metal silver, H: 275 mm Dia: 290 mm W: 390 mm H(with plinth): 46
Type
Physical Object
Coverage
Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Shinty Club University of Aberdeen Aberdeen Aberdeenshire
Provenance
Acquisition Source: Littlejohn, Alexander