1941 Vintage bicycle trophy. Silver plating is tarnished and uncleaned. Brown’s Sports Cycle Co LTD -TROPHY- C. 25 Mile Road Race -High Park- May 24th, 1941 TIME PRIZE About 13 tall. A Rogers, Engraved by Alfred E Patchell, Toronto. Markings on Bottom of trophy- SPBM S 404 I found this on the web- Silver Plate S. : The item is not solid sterling silver. Instead, it features a very thin layer of pure silver electroplated over a less expensive core metal. [1, 2] Britannia Metal B. : This is the base metal core. Britannia metal is a specific, high-quality pewter-like alloy made primarily of tin, antimony, and copper. It was highly favored by silver manufacturers because it could be easily cast or spun into smooth, ornate shapes (like trophy cups, teapots, and bowls) before being plated. Antique 1941 BICYCLE Cycling 25 Mile Road Race Wm. Rogers TROPHY Silver Plate. Markings on Bottom of trophy- SPBM S 404 I found this on the web. The item is not solid sterling silver. This is the base metal core. Sell more by using Auctiva’s image tools and templates. Increase sales and showcase your product’s with Auctiva’s customizable templates. Jump start your sales with Auctiva’s templates, image hosting and more tools. Get your own free counter at Auctiva.