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English sterling silver golf trophy, hallmarked Sheffield 1913 and presented in 1947. Made by the prolific silversmiths Harrison Brothers & Howson (George Howson) of Norfolk and Carver Streets, Sheffield, England.

The large goblet form trophy is engraved:

PRESENTED TO

ERNEST S. HAMILTON *

HONOURED GUEST

SPORTSMENS ASSOCIATION of MONTREAL INC.

GOLF TOURNAMENT 

1947

10 1/4” (26cm) high, 5 1/4” (13.4cm) diameter at the rim.

419.2 grams.

$2800.

* Ernest Samuel Hamilton (1883-1964) was a Canadian Olympian.  He was involved in many sports including rugby, lacrosse and hockey.  He was part of the gold winning Canadian Lacrosse team of the 1908 Olympics in London, England.

There is a comprehensive article listing all his achievements on the Olympedia website: