Artifact - Don Pedro of Thorpe Trophy

Little is known about the Don Pedro of Thorpe Trophy, other than the information that is engraved on it. This 6-1/4" tall silver chalice was awarded in 1904. From the engraving on it, it would appear that CH Don Pedro of Thorpe was the winner of the trophy.

Engraved on the back:

      C.S. & S.S. CH Don Pedro of Thorpe trophy

Engraved on front (shown below):

     Sheffield Cat Show, Nov. 17th, 1904, presented by Mrs. E.T. Moore

More is known about Don Pedro of Thorpe, an exciting Silver Tabby Longhair (Persian) in his time. He was born on April 7, 1901, bred by Miss Cope and owned by Mrs. Slingsby. He was registered with the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF, in England) and his registration record indicates that he was also registered with The National Cat Club, and was indeed an entry (winning his Championship) at the 1904 Sheffield Cat Show. 

Mrs. Slingsby's CH. Don Pedro of Thorpe
From Frances Simpson's book Cats for Pleasure and Profit, 1909

This silver chalice is on display at the Feline Historical Museum in Alliance, Ohio.