Hammer

£700

Cardiff City FC - silver and enamelled silver cigarette case, reverse engraved 'In Commemorate an Honourable Achievement, Wembley 25th April 1925 English Cup Final Cardiff City v Sheffield United, Presented by the Proprietors of the "South Wales News" and "South Wales Echo" to Jimmy Gill "A good winner and a good loser" '. Superb enamelled image of Wembley Stadium and Cardiff Coat of Arms to front. In original fitted case, by John Pairman silversmith, Cardiff. Jimmy Gill original played for Sheffield Wednesday, he was then sold to Cardiff City in 1920 for £750 and was the clubs top goal scorer in its first year in the Football League. Very rare.