27th Mar, 2025 14:45
The Beautiful Game | Sporting Auction
TOMMY CAIRNS BENEFIT MATCH, RANGERS F.C. VS. NEWCASTLE UNITED F.C. SILVER TANKARD
26TH APRIL 1921
inscribed THE RANGERS V NEWCASTLE UNITED TOMMY CAIRNS BENEFIT MATCH APRIL 26TH 1921, assayed for Atkin Brothers, Sheffield 1921, retailers inscription for W. BATTY & SONS LTD. MANCHESTER to base
Note: Thomas Cairns (1892–1967) was a Scottish footballer who played for Bristol City, Peebles Rovers, St Johnstone, Rangers, Bradford City and Scotland. This included over 400 appearances for the Gers, a team he captained. This tankard was presented to an official at the time of his benefit match vs. Newcastle, played at Ibrox. The match ended a 0-0 draw.
(222g)
10cm high
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Estimated at £600 - £800
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