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Shell Motor Spirit Silver Trophy, Samuel Cody Archive
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: The Shell Motor Spirit Silver Trophy, 1912, by Mappin and Webb, hallmarked London 1912, with fine model of Cody?s Flyer, Type No. V, mounted on a stepped wooden plinth with two plaques, the first inscribed Presented To S. F. Cody by the distributors of ?Shell? Motor Spirit 1912, the other Did Three Command Flights Before H.M. King George V. Completed The Circuit Of Great Britain With All Marked Parts In 1911. Won The Two Empire British Michelin Trophies 1911. Won The International 1st & British 1st Prize In Military Competition Salisbury Plain 1912. Won The Cross Country Michelin Speed Competition 1912. Was Handed Over To The Royal Flying Corps For War Service Nov. 1912. After Having Covered 7000 Miles, with related letters from the British Petroleum Company Limited to Cody, one dated 7th Dec 12, and stating, ?...The silver model of your Biplane is finished, and is on view at Messrs. Mappin & Webb?s, Oxford Street, W?, the reverse with Cody?s reply drafted in pencil, together with further correspondence from British Petroleum, Mappin and Webb and The Grahame-White Aviation Company. A unique piece of aviation history. The trophy measures 13 inches high overall, with bespoke ebonised glazed display case. This most famous of Cody?s aeroplanes was handed over to the RFC and exhibited at the April 1913 Aero Show. Shortly afterwards it crashed whilst being flown by Lt. Rogers-Harrison, one of Cody?s best pupils. A replica was built by Cody and subsequently used by the RFC: this is now preserved in the Science Museum, London. Date: 1912
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Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Bringing history to your morning routine, the Media Storehouse Photo Mug showcases the iconic Shell Motor Spirit Silver Trophy from the Early Aviation Pioneers - The Samuel Cody Archive. This exquisite mug features a captivating image of the trophy, adorned with Mappin and Webb's intricate design and a miniature model of Samuel Cody's Flyer. Relive the rich history of aviation every time you take a sip from this unique and collectible mug. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts and history lovers alike.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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