Lot 532 , Horse Racing Interest: an Asprey & Co Ltd rectangular silver photograph frame with presentation inscription, 24.5cm x 34.5cm

Horse Racing Interest: an Asprey & Co Ltd rectangular silver photograph frame with presentation inscription, 'NIJINSKY - 1970' and 'B. S./WITH HAPPY MEMORIES/C. W. E.' ('C. W. E.' almost certainly Charles W. Engelhard Jr., owner of the horse, 'B. S.' possibly Robert [Bob] Sangster), containing a faded photograph of Lester Piggott on Nijinsky led by Engelhard, the frame London 1970, 24.5cm x 34.5cm
Estimate £100-150

Note: Nijinsky (1967-1992), possibly the greatest flat racehorse in Europe and leading sire in Great Britain during the 20th century, was owned by prominent American businessman and minerals magnate Charles W. Engelhard Jr and trained by irish trainer Vincent O'Brien. The 'B S' in the inscription might be Robert Sangster, British business man, thoroughbred racehorse owner and breeder. Sangster, Engelhard and O'Brien were all close associates. Nijinsky retired from racing in 1970.


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Sold for £190