A PAIR OF STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE COMMEMMORATIVE FRAME-MOULDED PLAQUES OF PUGILIST INTEREST
CIRCA 1824
Printed in black with titled full-length portraits of the boxers Spring and Langan
18.5cm x 15cm

Provenance:
Property of a Gentleman

In January 1984, a fight between English fighter Tom Spring and Irish fighter Paddy Langan drew in more than 30,000 spectators. The fight lasted two and a half hours, over 70 rounds, which Spring won. Six months later, they fought again and Spring won in 76 rounds. Spring then retired shortly after.

Condition Report:
PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW

With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning
Repairs and cracks to both, please see additional images
Langan has been broken and glued

Please note: This has not been examined under UV light, further restorations may be present.

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