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ARTIFACT:
This is a Lovely circa 1930 United States Marine Corps China Marines Ransom Cup 1st Place Shooting Trophy of Gunnery Sergeant T. J. Jones in Chinese Silver.
The query "China Marines Ransom shooting Cup" likely refers to a combination of historical events and a modern shooting competition. The "China Marines" were a U.S. Marine unit stationed in China for various periods, notably during the Boxer Rebellion November 2, 1899 - September 7, 1901, and the period of the Chinese Civil War August 1, 1927 - December 7, 1949.
Engraved on front of the Cup:
RANSOM CUP
Gy-SGT T. J. JONES
U. S. M. C.
SCORE 469
VINTAGE:
Circa 1930.
SIZE:
Approximately: Silver Cup: 5" in height x 3-1/2" in width (Handle to Handle). Top: 2-3/16" in diameter / Bottom: 1-7/8" x 1-7/8" in width. Wooden Stand: Bottom 2-1/2 (front) X 2-3/8" (depth) x 1-1/4" in height.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Chinese Silver. Wood stand.
ATTACHMENT:
Handle.
MARKINGS:
Chinese Silver Marks (shows on images) TUCK CHANG SHANGHAI
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a USMC collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. PEJP22 LACIEX04/20/25
CONDITION:
7 (Very Fine): The cup shows tarnishing but no damage on the cup, overall, it is in lovely condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
