Vintage Alvis Day Brooklands Driving Tests Shield and Pewter Mug
This lot comprises a wooden shield-shaped plaque commemorating Alvis Day at Brooklands and the driving tests held there, together with a pewter mug. The shield is mounted on a shaped dark wooden board and carries a metal plate set within an ornate cast surround decorated with laurel foliage. The plate is engraved with the wording “Anniversary Alvis Day Brooklands Driving Tests Post War”, and a red and silver triangular Alvis badge is fixed at the top of the plate. The mug is a straight-sided tankard with a single loop handle and a flared base, and it bears faint engraving on the body that is not clearly legible.
Condition and Collector Interest
The wooden board shows general wear, including marks along its edges, and the metal plate displays surface marking consistent with age. The pewter mug shows tarnish and handling marks across its surface. Both pieces appear to be of their period, but no further provenance is included in this description. Commemorative items relating to Alvis Day and the Brooklands driving tests may appeal to collectors of Alvis motoring memorabilia and those interested in Brooklands history. Prospective buyers are encouraged to review the photographs and enquire about any detail before bidding.
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