February 2013 Auction Ends Wednesday, February 6th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on: 2/6/2013 8:08:00 PM

Lot #11: Early Arthur Ashe Award Plate From 1964's International Lawn Tennis Club of The U.S.A. Tournament

Description

Silver award plate presented to tennis legend Arthur Ashe in 1964. Plate is engraved, ''William M. Johnson / Sportsmanship Award / Presented by / The International Lawn Tennis Club / of the USA / To / Arthur Ashe / 1964''. At the time this award was presented to Ashe, he was studying business at UCLA on a tennis scholarship. Silver plate bears a Gorham sterling silver stamp on the underside and features a gadrooned rim. Measures 10'' in diameter. Light surface scratching and tarnishing, else near fine. With an LOA from Arthur Ashe's widow.
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Minimum Bid:$500
Number of Bids:6