The John Spiller Trophy Collection. A collection of aviation prize trophies, including a miniature trophy by Wakely & Wheeler, London 1912, engraved 'Air League Cup 1962', 7.5cm wide, miniature trophy by James Dixon & Som, Sheffield 1951, engraved 'The Air League Challenge Cup Winner 1964', 11cm high, a miniature trophy by James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler, London 1902, engraved 'Replica of Harmel Trophy', 4.5cm high, a two handle trophy cup by Adie Brothers, Birmingham 1926, engraved 'Bristol Air Race', 15cm high, trophy by William Devonport, Birmingham 1925, engraved 'The Siddeley Challenge Trophy 1952), damaged, 12cm plus seven further silver plated trophies, various forms and sizes, weighable silver 447g Sold on behalf of The Royal Aero Club Trust. Alec John Spiller (1911-1982) was from Huntingdonshire, he was a talented and very successful member of the Royal Aero Club Air Racing Association. He had a long flying career and won numerous air races including the Kings Cup several times.
The John Spiller Trophy Collection. A collection of aviation prize trophies, including a miniature trophy by Wakely & Wheeler, London 1912, engraved 'Air League Cup 1962', 7.5cm wide, miniature trophy by James Dixon & Som, Sheffield 1951, engraved 'The Air League Challenge Cup Winner 1964', 11cm high, a miniature trophy by James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler, London 1902, engraved 'Replica of Harmel Trophy', 4.5cm high, a two handle trophy cup by Adie Brothers, Birmingham 1926, engraved 'Bristol Air Race', 15cm high, trophy by William Devonport, Birmingham 1925, engraved 'The Siddeley Challenge Trophy 1952), damaged, 12cm plus seven further silver plated trophies, various forms and sizes, weighable silver 447g Sold on behalf of The Royal Aero Club Trust. Alec John Spiller (1911-1982) was from Huntingdonshire, he was a talented and very successful member of the Royal Aero Club Air Racing Association. He had a long flying career and won numerous air races including the Kings Cup several times.
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