Home Tableware & Barware | Harvard 1883 Bicycle Club Hare & Hounds Pewter Tankard/Mug - AS98825

In 1883, the Harvard Hare and Hounds 3rd place pewter mug (in this listing) was awarded to William Channing Appleton, II.Mr. Appleton graduated from Harvard in 1887.

The quote below is from an article in the Harvard Crimson, October 20th, 1883 when discussing the rules and other information about theupcoming annual bicycle race.The two teams were the Hares and the Hounds:

“Time cups will be given to hounds covering the whole distance at the rate of 12 miles per hour. In case no time cups are given, a third prize will be awarded.All decisions, questions and protests must be presented to a committee, consisting of a hare, a hound and a handicapped hound, appointed by the captain.”

W. D. SMITH, Captain.
Quoted Directly From the Harvard Crimson, October 20th, 1883

The front of the cup Is engraved:Harvard Bicycle Club - Oct. 22, 1883.The underside of the cup has engraved:H.B.C.HARE & HOUNDSTHIRD PRIZEOCT. 22, 1883

An amazingpiece of American history. The cup has not been polished nor cleaned.It is in it's original condition. This pewter mug is about 137 years old.