Topic: interesting buy (THE FLAMINGO CUP wooden duck)

[Trebor]

 Hi
I saw it bought it now am trying to find something about it .
It is made of a hardwood possibly mahogany weight 3bl 11oz -1668g Height 155mm Length of the base 284mm. On the base are three small brass plates the larger of the three says THE FLAMINGO CUP  Wooden Duck the two smaller ones say ENGLAND NORTH 1990  and 1991. I have been on the tinter net with no luck . Any suggestions! Thank you 

[Anne]

There's a chappie at Milnthorpe called Albert.... (oh I can't recall his surname!) but he does beautiful wooden ducks. I wonder if it's one of his, Rob?  He usually exhibits at the Milnthorpe Art Show in the church - it's 28th - 31st July this year. Might be worth a look to see if he's there and ask him if it is one of his.... http://www.milnthorpe-artexhibition.co.uk/

Just found an old catalogue and his name is Albert Holding!
http://www.bdwca.org.uk/bdwca/carvings_by_albert_holding.htm

You might find these guys helpful too: http://www.bdwca.org.uk/bdwca/

[Trebor]

Thanks Anne i will.

[Tigerchips]

Is that just a fancy name for a prize or could it be related to the theme park called 'Flamingo Land' in North Yorkshire?

[Trebor]

Hi Tigerchips
It`s a thought ,I suppose it could of been a booby prize for the staff for a bad year?
I here you to are a metal detector also ,i have been metal detecting for over 30 years now most of that time on my own but for the last 9 years i have been a member of a small culb . do you still do it ?.

[Anne]

I've found several mentions of a Flamingo Cup so far...

1. a golf tournament - http://picasaweb.google.com/kimhbrown2/2009EWGAFlamingoCupTournament
2. a tag wrestling contest - http://www.myspace.com/worldprowrestling/blog/517892907
3. a rugby tournament - https://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=2356332305&topic=3963
4. a horse race - http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1088420/index.htm

Personally I think it should be a trophy for a croquet match! (If you've not read Alice in Wonderland that may not make sense!!!)   

[Tigerchips]

Not metal detecting anymore, i don't get out much these days.

[Tigerchips]

A duck hunting trophy maybe?

I don't think it's a booby prize, more like first prize. Wooden ducks are very collectible, especially the fake ones that were made to float on water for duck hunting.

[Anne]

Not metal detecting anymore, i don't get out much these days.

That's a shame TC, you seemed to be finding all sorts. I was telling Rob about your finds when we talked recently.

Are you OK hunny bunny?

[Tigerchips]

Yeah, i'm okay, lol. 

[Trebor]

I tend to agree it is to nice to be a booby prize.But thank you both for your thoughts .If i manege to nail it down i will let you,s know.
P.S I am sorry to here you have gave up detecting.