Lot 6539

A large coin cup awarded as a prize in a high-wheel cycling competition, dated 1893

Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots

Starting Price € 350

Countdown for bids : 34 days and 8 hours left

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Description

Non-ferrous metal, silvered, unmarked. The body rests on three spherical feet. Beneath the moulded upper rim is the engraved dedication: ‘Hochrad Main Race, 27 August 1893. 1st prize. Honourary prize from the City of Rostock’. Embossed decoration comprising medallions (no inlaid coins) depicting the princes of the German Empire, including Prussia (Frederick III, William I, William II, Frederick William II, Frederick William IV), Saxony (King Frederick Augustus I, King John), Bavaria (Ludwig II), Württemberg, Baden, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Oldenburg, Anhalt and Saxe-Meiningen. A relief-carved lid rests on top (with a vacant hole in the centre). Signs of wear and age. Height with lid approx. 36 cm; weight approx. 1.5 kg. Very impressive.

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General Information

The auction starts on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 6001 - 7079 and continues on Wednesday, November 25 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 7080 - 7502. The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.