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Unique and very important, solid 9ct gold trophy known as 'The Mansfield Robinson Golden Trophy'. It was presented annually by the Aero Club of East Africa for the most meritorious flight performed each year in East Africa.
This beautiful quality, handsome, trophy was manufactured in London in 1928 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. The front of the cup bears an image of a biplane in flight and the reverse is engraved with the inscription, "Aero Club of East Africa - The Mansfield Robinson Trophy - For The Most Meritorious Flight Performed Each Year In East Africa". The trophy is stamped with a full English 9ct gold hallmark corresponding to the year 1928, the maker's initials, "G&S.Co" as well as the manufacturer's name under the base, "Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd., 112 Regents Street. W.". Overall height (including lid) : 221mm, Cup diameter : 108mm, Overall width (including handles) : 165mm. Total weight : 304 grams (9.7 Troy ounces). Very good condition.
This prestigious trophy was won the first three times in succession by the famous English aviator, Tom Campbell-Black. In 1931 he was awarded the trophy for his competition flight in a deHavilland Puss Moth between the five capitals of East Africa, covering 1600 miles in little over 17 hours. Campbell Black was probably best known for winning the famous MacRobertson Air Race between London and Melbourne in 1934. He and C.W.A. Scott flew the legendary DH.88 Comet racing plane, "Grosvenor House", reaching Melbourne in just under three days.
The Aero Club of East Africa was formed in 1927 and is still in existence today.
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