Mike Hailwood Commemorative Tankard Gifted to William Mitchell, 1979
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Artifact Overview
British racer Mike Hailwood competed in both Grand Prix motorcycle events and Formula One car races. As a motorcyclist, he won 76 Grand Prix races and nine world championships. As a driver, Hailwood appeared in 50 Formula One Grand Prix events and earned two podium finishes. He also finished third at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1969.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Tankard
Date Made
1979
Subject Date
1961-1979
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made in Sheffield, England and distributed by Clinton Enterprises of Leicester, England.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.1.1734.39
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of William L. Mitchell.
Material
Pewter (Tin alloy)
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Diameter: 4.125 in
Inscriptions
engraved on obverse of mug: MIKE HAILWOOD / MBE GEORGE MEDAL / 79 SENIOR T.T / (signature)
engraved on reverse of mug: "75 GRAND PRIX WINS" / 10 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WINS / (list of winners and years) / 14 ISLE OF MAN T.T. WINS / (list of winners and years)
on bottom: ENGLISH PEWTER / (hallmarks) / MADE IN SHEFFIELD ENGLAND
Printed on leaflet, in part: THE MIKE HAILWOOD TANKARD / [...]
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