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Cup, made in Edinburgh

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This silver trophy cup was made in 1707 by Edinburgh silversmith Walter Scott,. It was presented for horse racing at Leith in Edinburgh. From the 1660s, Leith races became the most important sporting event in Scotland onwards.

The cup has a decorative spout. On the opposite side from the spout is the engraved arms of the city of Edinburgh.

The racing at Leith was the only event that attracted large crowds, perhaps as many as 100,000. The races were organised by the gentry and both the king and the town of Edinburgh gave prizes to the winners. This cup was known as 'The Toun's prize'.

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