George Wall Man Utd Sandwich Box 1909 |
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Cantona93
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Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 7:45 pm
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I have recently acquired what I am reliably informed (by the Kelham Island Museum in Sheffield) is a sandwich box probably made of Britannia metal.
It looks like it belonged to George Wall, (Manchester united's first great left winger!) to commemorate United either reaching the final or winning it but I would welcome any further information from members of the forum.
The United museum say they haven't come across one and I'm still waiting to hear back from the National Football museum.
Some images are attached:
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Footiebadgebloke
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Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 9:07 pm
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I doubt the engraving is of its time .. looks a rather modern font compared to engraving preferences from that era. I'm sure i saw something lastweek, again using the same font on something connected to Everton. The metal items are genuine period pieces but the engraving?
Also wasn't the competition known as the "English Cup " in 1909?
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Dorking
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Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 10:01 pm
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Agree, looks like a modern engraving. |
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Baltimore
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Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 7:07 pm
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Something seems fishy...or is the sandwich? |
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colchestersid
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Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 8:04 pm
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I would say "FA Cup" sounds too "casual" for that era - surely Football Association Challenge Cup" would have been more likely |
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Pete’s Picture Palace Forum Moderator
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Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 8:12 pm
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English Cup back then. |
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Diamond Matt
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Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 8:21 pm
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Doesn't seem legit to me either, but Leslie Millman is the person to confirm or deny! |
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overlap
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Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 8:33 pm
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The terminology used was "English Cup" until at least World War One, and even after WW1 it was convoluted terminology such as "The Football Association Challenge Cup" rather than the snappy "FA Cup" of modern usage. |
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Cantona93
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Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 11:04 pm
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Thanks for all your input....very helpful |
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