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- The Fred G Craner Trophy, Solid Silver c.1890
The Fred G Craner Trophy, Solid Silver c.1890
Lot Number: 305
The Fred G Craner Trophy, Solid Silver c.1890
A significant motorsport trophy with a fascinating pedigree. As an ex Isle of Man TT competitor and Secretary of The Derby & District Motor Club, Fred kindly donated two trophies in 1950 to be presented to the year's outstanding competitor on two or four wheels with the trophy offered here being of the two wheel variety with the first name, dated 1950, 1951 and 1952 being one ‘GE Duke’ followed in later years by other such luminaries of the bike world namely Phil Read, Mike Hailwood and Ron Haslam amongst many others.
- Buy it now for £8,300 - contact enquiries@iconicauctioneers.com
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 24th August, 2025 at 10.00am local time at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN
SUMMARY
A significant motorsport trophy with a fascinating pedigree. As an ex Isle of Man TT competitor and Secretary of The Derby & District Motor Club, Fred kindly donated two trophies in 1950 to be presented to the year's outstanding competitor on two or four wheels with the trophy offered here being of the two wheel variety with the first name, dated 1950, 1951 and 1952 being one ‘GE Duke’ followed in later years by other such luminaries of the bike world namely Phil Read, Mike Hailwood and Ron Haslam amongst many others.
DESCRIPTION
Fred Craner was the instigator behind Donnington Park becoming a race circuit in 1931 with his name now being remembered and immortalised at the circuit with the Craner Curves being named as such in his honour.
With the hall mark indicating an initial origin date of late 1800’s this is quite a significant item in its own rite (standing 2' 6'' tall inc, the base ), add in the Craner connection and those whose accolades are recognised on the trophy itself and you have a significant part of motor sport history and something that will be perfectly at home in any motorsport derived collection. We welcome your early inspection.
SPECIALIST
Charles Smalley
- Car Specialist
- 07421 007866
- charles@iconicauctioneers.com
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