Trophies Of Yesteryear

[JudyB]

Not sure if this is the appropriate forum for sharing this, but looking at the trophies members have shared reminded me of the Shaw & Hunter Trophy. In 1970 Tony Seth-Smith won the Shaw & Hunter Trophy for a magnificent lion. The skull measured 14 1/8" by 9" wide. I'm attaching a picture of Tony receiving the award at the EAPHA annual dinner dance (Yes, I was there I'm happy to say). On the left is Tony Dyer, then president of the EAPHA. Princess Sunny von Auersberg in the middle presented the trophy.

 

[Wheels]

Neat piece of history.

Where was the dinner held? (Norfolk, New Stanley, other.)

Do you have any more photos of the event. Including photos of yourself?!

 

[JudyB]

Neat piece of history.

Where was the dinner held? (Norfolk, New Stanley, other.)

Do you have any more photos of the event. Including photos of yourself?!

That particular dinner dance was held at the casino that was opened that year. It had big ball room facilities so they broke tradition that time and held the event there. I do have a couple more photos. Will dig them out and convert so I can post them. Probably by Monday. Glad the history is appreciated on this site!

 

[Clayton]

Very much appreciated.

 

[CAustin]

Interesting to see! Thanks for sharing.

 

[siml]

Great piece of history.

 

[spike.t]

yup @JudyB keep them coming

 

[cpr0312]

Cool, thanks for sharing

 

[rinehart0050]

@JudyB thank you much for sharing this photo and story! I greatly enjoy this sort of thing. Keep it coming!

 

[JudyB]

@JudyB thank you much for sharing this photo and story! I greatly enjoy this sort of thing. Keep it coming!

So glad you enjoyed it. And that's quite a lion you have yourself!

 

[johnnyblues]

Those were the days. Eh....

 

[Foxi]

Not sure if this is the appropriate forum for sharing this, but looking at the trophies members have shared reminded me of the Shaw & Hunter Trophy. In 1970 Tony Seth-Smith won the Shaw & Hunter Trophy for a magnificent lion. The skull measured 14 1/8" by 9" wide. I'm attaching a picture of Tony receiving the award at the EAPHA annual dinner dance (Yes, I was there I'm happy to say). On the left is Tony Dyer, then president of the EAPHA. Princess Sunny von Auersberg in the middle presented the trophy. View attachment 158359

interesting picture of the modern " Happy Valley Set".
Look at the extraordinary,beautiful woman-Sunny von Auersperg (later von Bülow).
The last 30 years of her life she was in coma.
A tragedy.
Foxi

 

[Wheels]

interesting picture of the modern " Happy Valley Set".
Look at the extraordinary,beautiful woman-Sunny von Auersperg (later von Bülow).
The last 30 years of her life she was in coma.
A tragedy.
Foxi
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Interesting history Foxi. I never realized it was the same person. von Bulow was big news over here for a number of years, between the trials and appeals.

 

[JudyB]

interesting picture of the modern " Happy Valley Set".
Look at the extraordinary,beautiful woman-Sunny von Auersperg (later von Bülow).
The last 30 years of her life she was in coma.
A tragedy.
Foxi
View attachment 158568

It was such a tragedy. I only met her a couple of times but she was such a nice person - so warm and friendly and well-liked and respected. Her ex husband, Prince (Alfie) von Auersperg, was in a car accident and remained in a coma for years as well - although not as long.