Historical 1883 Prize From South Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club S.C.A.A.C

Up for sale is a very early New Zealand piece of Athletic history. This was awarded to F.N Robinson by the South Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club ( SCAAC ) for winning the 1/2 Mile Flat Race in May 1883 at a time of 2 Min 13 Sec. Records online state that F.N Robinson also won the Champion Cup for 1883 as well as 1882 and would also win it for 1884. From what I can see online the SCAAC was formed in 1872 and appears to have been the first amateur athletic club formed in New Zealand. Because of the " Amateur " status winners were awarded prizes " in the form of commodities rather than cash. Taken From A History Of The SCAAC ..... "The offerings in most other events were cups or trophies worth from £2 to £10 each. In pecuniary terms alone, the value of the prizes awarded by the club was substantial, considering that between 1870 and 1880 a general labourer might earn approximately 8s per day." This Kettle ? has an unusual base that looks like it may have been heated from underneath. It stands about 250mm high overall x 195mm long x 80mm deep and looks to be EPNS but there are no marks stamps makers names anywhere that I can find. I can't even find anything similar online so it may be a local made piece ? Hopefully of interest to someone considering that the SCAAC is still active today. Selling $1 reserve , lots of detailed photos so you can see what's on offer. Sorry no Buynow Pick up is in Tahunanui. BIDDERS PLEASE READ THE POSTAGE DETAILS BELOW I do NOT offer a free shipping option on any of my auctions , if you want it you pay for it. Ask away if you specifically want a price for shipping on any of my auctions. I will ensure your package is correctly addressed , very well packed and postage not overcharged. I can offer Toll Couriers signature optional , no PO Box address. Any parcels sent through New Zealand Post to a Rural address will incur a $5.50 surcharge and Toll Couriers have a $7 Rural surcharge. I post on Monday , Wednesday and Friday