2 Early Amateur Trapshooting Association silver hammered back 100x100 straight pin. This was a hand crafted trophy pin. Circa early 1930's.
3 1932 silver 100 straight medal with ribbon. The Amateur Trapshooting Association was organized in 1922 on land donated by the city of Dayton, Ohio.
4 1898 gold Wilmslow Gun Club medal complete with yellow and red ribbon. “ C.W. Doodson 1898 Champion Shot” Approximately 8 gr. English hallmarks. An English live pigeon shooting metal.
5 First prize New Britton Gun Club of Connecticut Gold Medal. Reverse stamped J. Harriot Boston maker. Approximately 14.2 gr.
6 1915 Grand Central Palace Trapshooting Tournament. The medal is bronze the reverse says Dieges and Clust makers. The Grand Central Palace was an exhibition hall in midtown Manhattan, N. Y. Trapshooting would sometimes be held on the roof.
7 American Amateur Trapshooting Association gold 8 sided fob with black ribbon. Approximately 14 gr. of gold. Reverse says “won by Oscar D. Lottinville, Indiana July 8,9,10 – 1919. John Philip Sousa was the first President of the A.A.T.A. which was an off spring of the Interstate Association. Provenience John Malloy Collection.
8 The Interstate Trapshooting Association 10k gold 15.2 gr fob. The reverse says 6-18-18 Wm. Witt Lyons, N.Y. Maker is L.E.C.Co. The Interstate Association was organized in 1895. Provenience John J. Malloy Collection
9 Gold ornate Victorian “Champion” Fob. Two double barrel shotguns broken open with a round A.G.C. Gold round hanging under the guns. 6.24 gr. and no make marks on reverse. The medal is attributed to the Audubon Gun Club of Chicago. Provenience John J. Malloy Collection
11 American Amateur Trapshooting silver 85% medal. Reverse says John M. Nelson.
12 U.G.C. Gold enameled pigeon shooting fob. The fob has a red,white and blue crest with shot shells and target. Reverse says Union Gun Club 1905 won by DR.F. Pittrs. 7gr. Gold. The Union Gun Club was located in San Francisco, California.
13 1901 Gold Case Live Bird trophy. 12.2 total grams of two color gold. This medal has crossed shotguns. The insert has a dogs head with a pigeon in it's mouth. The trophy has it's original black ribbon. O.F. Botsford is engraved on the hanger. The case represents the person or business donating the trophy. The gun club is unknown.
14 American Amateur Trapshooting Association bronze 1920 Long Run Trophy. The reverse is engraved with the winners name. G.M. Howell
15 1914 Interstate Association preliminary Handicap 2nd place. This medal is 28.5 grams of 14k gold with a diamond. The medal was won by Horace B. Blackmer Bradford P.A. With a score of 97x100. Original black ribbon.
16 American Trapshooting Association solid gold Medal. The medal is 24.4 grams of 14K gold and is one of the prettiest A.T.A. Medal I have ever seen. In the middle are raised letters A.T.A. with a background of folded parchment or sheepskin. The entire center of the medal is surrounded by 38 twelve gauge shotgun shells. Eastern Zone Champion Class A. This medal was won by E.E. DuPont from Lancaster PA. on August 4th 1922. He shot 100x100 and so engraved on the back.. This trophy has it's original black ribbon. Provenience John J. Malloy Collection
17 N.Y.A.C. Vs Boston A.C. Medal. A challenge medal between the New York Athletic Club and the Boston Athletic Club. The medal is for the first team winner on the challenges of April 19th and may 5th 1916. These medals were the finest with no cost spared. This medal has it's original box and was made by Robert Stoll Medals & Badges 12-16 John Street, New York. This medal weighs in at 24 grams of solid gold.
18 S.G.C. Sterling Gun Club Fob with black ribbon. The club is unknown and the back notes that it was made by F. Holt Co. Attributed to the Salem Gun Club in Pennsylvania.
19 1916 bronze enameled gun club fob attributed to a Chicago Club Fob. The back reads 'Winner of 10 Man Championship” There is no winners name but the fob was manufactured by A. Williams & Co. Chicago.
20 Manhasset Bay Yacht Club Fob Feb. 8, 1909. The reverse says weekly clay pigeon shoot. E.P.Aiker winner. There were many yacht clubs that shot clay targets.
21 Western Amateur Trapshooting Association 1925 bronze fob with green enamel, silver inlay and a yellow stone. The reverse says Mallard Club Coffeyville, Kansas. October 18th 1925. Stanley Gusten.
22 Uncle Dud Trapshoot Trophy. J.G.Fortney winner. This bronze trophy was sponsored by the Rocky Mountain News and the Denver News. There is no date on the fob.
23 Large celluloid East Side Gun Club Mirror. The East Side Gun Club was located in Newark, New Jersey.
25 1903 Ohio Trapshooting League fob. This Cincinnati club fob was issued for the June 9th thru 11th shoot. From the late John Delph Collection.
26 Houston Gun Club 25th Anniversary sterling stock grip cap. 1915-1940
27 1906 Contestant Badge. The Grand Centennial Jubilee Shoot at Wilkes Barre PA. The reverse has a large Whitehead and Hoag, Newark, N.J. trade mark .
28 L.A.S.M. Gold, silver and bronze pump model 12 shotgun pin. The three guns indicate personal runs of 25,50, and 100 straight. L.A.S.M. Stands for the Los Angeles and Santa Monica Gun Club.
29 Gold 5.3 gram trapshooting medal with “CLAY” and an engraved pigeon. I.C.H.C.C. Is also engraved on this medal. Unknown maker and club but nicely made and engraved.
30 Beautiful 1890 Gold and silver(16.2grams) End Gun Club Medal. This medal won by W.A. Dickinson features crossed shotguns blue enameled lettering and is engraved “Best Shot”. It has an original box and was made by The Robbins Company, Attleboro, Massachusetts.
31 Celluloid 1” Dallas Gun Club Shoot May 19-22 1908 Hotel Southland.
32 1909 Wigglesworth Cup Trophy. Sterling 21 grams of silver. Harvard Shooting Club Medal tie between the Ben M. Higginson and C.L. Hauthaway. Ben Higginson is an inductee into the A.T.A. Hall of fame. Provenience Dick Baldwin Collection.
33 Rare Audubon Gun Club Glass Ball Shooting medal. The medal weighs 15.2 grams and is very rare as glass ball shooting lasted for only about 10 years prior to the invention of the clay target.
34 Celluloid 7/8” Kansas State Sportsman's Assn Shoot. Concordia, Kan. April 21-22-23 1903
36 1938 celluloid 1&1/4” Pacific International Trapshooting Association Pinback. This shoot was held July 21st thru 24th.
37 Gold San Francisco Gun Club Lapel Pin.
38 1915 Florida trapshooting Association Fob. This fob from the late Dick Baldwin Collection is 14k gold and weighs 6.5 grams.
39 This unique 1931Westy Hogan Fob was won by Steve Crothers in a doubles tournament September 4th. Steve is in the A.T.A. Hall of fame in Vandalia, Ohio. The fob weighs 16.2 grams which includes the diamond. A great fob from the Baldwin Collection.
41 Victorian gold 1896 Lake City Gun Club Trophy. Gold trophy with a silver inlay of an old trap thrower. This medal weighs 12.44 grams and was made by Braxmar of New york.
42 Stunning Twentieth Annual Tournament Nebraska Sportsman's Association. 1000.00 cash added. Omaha, Nebraska April 21st-24th 1896. The reverse lists G.W. Loomis, F.S. Parmelee and J.C. Read all famous pigeon shooters of their day. This was a pigeon shoot and the celluloid fob shows a dog holding a woodcock in it's mouth.
43 A.T.A. Past President Life membership Medal. This gold medal belonged to John Eshelman Jr. is 14k gold and weighs 12.74 grams. A diamond is attached to the A.T.A. logo.
44 1896 live bird medal. Won by N. Funtana. This medal is very light for it's size and weighs 9.62 grams. The medal is made from aluminum which in the 1880's was more expensive than gold. The medal was from the G.P.G.C. And has engraved crossed shotguns and a retriever.
45 1913 bronze Trapshooting Sportsman Show medallion held at the Madison Square Garden(They shot trap from the roof).
46 Gun Club Token from the Hawk Gunning Club good for 25 cents in trade, vintage 1910.
47 Gold/silver Gem City (Dayton, Ohio) Gun Club Champion Live Bird Trophy. This trophy is a one of a kind Victorian Trophy. The trophy features gold crossed shotguns with silver double barrels. The silver bust of a dog has a pigeon in it's mouth. Truly a work of art that's almost lost in this type of work.
48 Harolds Club Sterling Live Pigeon Medal. This medal features some had engraving and was given for 25 straight.
49 Harolds Club, vintage late 1940's Live Pigeon Award.
53 Extremely rare one of a kind solid gold 1920 New York Sportsman Association Medal. The Dean Richmond Cup. This trophy was originally introduced in 1873 by Dean Richmond who was then president of the New York State Sportsman Association. This was given, as a challenge cup, for a three man team race at live pigeons.. The cup was won by The Forester Gun Club in 1877 but shortly after that date the club was dissolved and it's valuables disposed. This is what remains of the original introduction of that cup. It was won by R.L. Spotts, T.H. Lewis and W.S. Silkworth with a score of 418x450. The solid gold medal weighs in at 30 plus grams which includes the ruby. The medal was made by Robert Stoll medals and badges 12-16 John St. New York and has it's original box. Refer to the third edition of the 1921 Trapshooting the patriotic Sport for more information. Provenience Richard Baldwin Collection. Richard Baldwin stated that this fob and event was what remained of the original Dean Richmand Cup
54 1914 Iowa State Trapshoot held at the Cerro Gordo Gun Club, Mason City, Iowa. The shoot was held in June 14th thru the 17th. The reverse has the name, squad and position written on the celluloid.
55 New York Athletic Club Amateur Championship at America at Doubles. This medal was designed by Tiffany. The medal is solid gold but not engraved and has it's original ribbon attached with a red stone clasp. Total weight of the medal is 36.5 grams. This medal was won by Ben Higginson.
56 Lebanon, PA. Key Stone Gun Club Blue Ribbon Fob with celluloid insert of crossed guns. Made by Whitehead and Hoag.
60 United States Pigeon Shooting Federation Enameled Badge. The badge features the U.S.P.S.F. Red, white and blue crest and a white pigeon.
61 Blue original ribbon and celluloid fob of the Interstate Associations 5th annual Grand American at Live Birds held at Elmwood Park, New York. March 23-24-25 1897.
62 Large 2 & 1/8” 1908 celluloid Pinback Vote for Reading State Shoot (Reading Pennsylvania). Made by the Keystone badge Company.
63 Celluloid 1 & 1/4” pinback advertising the IFF Gun Club. The pin says 2nd annual tournament of the IFF Gun Club St. Marys PA June 1-2 1906. Picture of wild pig chasing hunter.
64 Celluloid 1&1/4” pinback advertising The IFF Gun Club. The pin says 3rd annual tournament of the IFF Gun Club St. Marys PA Aug 15-16 1906.
66 Rare and spectacular 1888 Victorian gold and silver traveling live bird medal. This medal has the original ribbon and was awarded to the winner from the Eureka Gun Club. The medal features crossed shotguns on gold chains from the hanger with two velvet ribbons. A silver retriever holding a pigeon. A gold crest states “Champion 1888”. This medal has the original box and newspaper article of the winner a Mr. Abram Quick. Part of the article reads” The different prizes were then awarded by Mr. Ring, he accompanying each presentation by a brief speech,delivered in the happiest vein. According to the conditions of the first two prizes, on account of the inaccessibility of the present shooting grounds, only three members qualified by making the seven out of ten shoots. Abram Quick winning the handsome gold medal-a work of art, by the way cannot be duplicated for less than twenty five dollars. He made a top score of sixty- seven, another exemplication of the “Quick and the Dead”-Abe “Quick” and “dead” Birds. Tom Diffley,”the King” took second, a Winchester repeating rifle, with sixty-two”. The medal was made by N. M .Shepard, 85 Nassau St. New York.
67 Celluloid 1&1/4” rifle target with crossed guns advertising, in very small writing,The Willow Creek Rifle and Gun Club Chicago, Illinois. Also has double metal back with hinged pin.
68 1915 Hamilton Gun Club Live Bird Fob. This finely engraved 6.9 gram
10k gold fob was won by H.A. Konkle shooting 25x25 live pigeons from Ontario, Canada
69 Beautiful Victorian unmarked gold double barrel shotgun pin. The well detailed pin has 25 straight on the stock. Weighs 4.53 grams. It his it's original box and the maker was Staples The jeweler 162 First Street Portland, Oregon.
70 1904 gold Wilmington Delaware Country Club Fob. The front reads " Wilmington
Country Club 1904 Traps." The reverse reads" The Herbert Taylor
Emblem" which has a nicely engraved turtle. The Wilmington Country
Club is a very prestigus club today as it was back then. The land was
originally owned by DuPont. Trapshooting is no longer available at the
club.
71 Beautiful 5.2 gram gold N.Y.A.C. Trophy. This stickpin has it all. It has fantastic craftsmanship in as much as it has a green enameled rolled crimp shell with a diamond chip for a primer. The enameled clay target has the New York Athletics logo. This is one of a kind. Provenience Richard Baldwin Collection
72 This 2 & 1/4” blue and white celluloid pinback advertises the 1914 Minnesota State Shoot held in Minneapolis. The shoot was held on June 19th-20th and 20th 1914. 1000.00 added money and trophies. Maker was western Badge & Nov. Co. Saint Paul, Minn.
74 Sterling silver 1&1/4” nicely engraved medal for the Noxubee Lodge. This medal is expertly engraved with a deer, ducks, fish and a grouse.
75 1911 red/white enameled brass New Orleans, Louisianna State Shoot
Watch Fob. The reverse reads" Given under the auspices of the City
Park Gun Club April 10th, 11th and 12th 1911"
76 Chicago Eureka Red Gun Club Ribbon with a cute gun hanger for the ribbon. The gun has a dog on the barrel of the gun. Very old circa around 1890's.
78 Sterling silver "Champion" Trophy with an enameled clay target
suspended from the hanger by two small rings. Also suspended by two
small chains is a shield with an image of what appears to be a
Chamberlin Trap and two crossed shotguns.
79 1892 Gold and silver South Side Gun Club Trophy. This medal has a silver inlay of an early clay pigeon inset on the gold crest with S.S.G.C. On each corner of the crest. The medal weighs 10.57 total grams.
80 Monadeck Gun Club Stickpin. The pin has a gold one dollar coin
attached to the stickpin. Believed to be a New York Club.
81 Beautiful three color gold medal for shooting live pigeons. The engraving is fantastic and one of a kind using three colors of gold. The engraving has crossed shotguns and a retriever holding a pigeon in it's mouth. The trophy was first introduced by the Oto Gun Club and given for the highest score in March 8th, 1907. It was given and noted by an additional gold hanger again to the Ticonic Gun Club on April 12,1907. Total weight in gold 16.9 grams.
82 New York Athletic Club Gold pin. This pin has a shotgun with an enameled winged foot. A very detailed stickpin that weighs 1.9 grams. Provenience Richard Baldwin Collection
83 New Utecht gold medal This medal weighs 19.39 grams and has A.A.Hegeman engraved as the winner of “inanimates” as clay pigeons were called back then in 1894. This medal is nicely constructed with an enameled clay target in the middle and is probably one of a kind. Provenience John J. Malloy Collection.
84 A rare and original Annie Oakley Bronze Medal Hanger. A gold medal located under the hanger would be indicative of what probably hung on that hanger in around the early to late 1890's. Annie had all of her gold medals melted down during her later years and gave the money to the needy. The reason this hanger survived is because it was bronze so now we can only imagine what the medal looked like with the original attached fob. The attached medal depicts live bird shooting and clay target shooting of which she did both.
85 Gold Live Pigeon Medal. This medal is very well constructed looks thick but hollow. The medal depicts crossed shotguns and a hanging shorebird in the middle of the oval. A very handsome piece with I am sure lots of old bragging rights. The reverse reads “First prize Philadelphia Sportsman Club Spring meeting 1874.” This medal was won by Oliver P. Glessner.
86 1893 Gold Alpine Gun Club Medal. This was a Chicago club. The gold hanger says” Donated by Chicago Consolidated Bottling Co. Geo. Lomax”. The round medal has C.B.C. Co. in gold raised letters inserted in the middle with crossed shotguns and laurel leaves on the bottom.
87 1912 gold New York Athletic Club 5th High Gun from Scratch Trophy. This trophy was won by the Trapshooting Hall of Fame Shooter Barclay Maynard Higginson. “Ben” shot trap for over 75 years.This medal from the late Richard Baldwin Collection and was featured on the front cover of Trap and Field Magazine, February 2001.. The medal weighs 23 grams. A letter from Richard Baldwin was also included with the purchase of this medal confirming it's provenance.
88 Heavy gold plated 23 gram Los Angeles-Santa Monica Medal. This beautiful medal says” California Golden State Trapshoot Teeple Trophy. The medal has an enamel clay pigeon with a diamond, shotgun and a bear.
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