Thomas Lyte Rebuild The Original Charity Shield
Thomas Lyte has re-built the retired Charity Shield in recognition of the 50th anniversary of England winning the 1966 FIFA World Cup and to help raise money for the Bobby Moore Fund.
The fourth edition of the Charity Shield has been handcrafted by silversmiths at Thomas Lyte, creators of the BT Sport Industry Awards trophy, in London to raise money for the Bobby Moore Fund through an auction in October.
The new trophy is hand spun from 4.2kg Sterling 925 Silver and 58cm squared, the trophy underwent a process of casting, hand chasing, hand engraving and polishing, with over 130 craft hours used to make the trophy.
The fourth edition of the Charity Shield will be sold with all of the money raised going to the Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK.
Stephanie Moore MBE, founder of the Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK, said: “Bobby was immensely proud to be part of the Charity Shield final in 1964 and to share the trophy. Thomas Lyte has done incredible work to re-build the original trophy and it is yet more incredible that they have decided to auction the piece in aid of the Bobby Moore Fund.
“One bidder will have the fortune of owning this unique piece of sporting history, but the money raised will also have a real and lasting impact by funding world-class bowel cancer research. Bobby would be very proud of all that we have already achieved in his name and I look forward to seeing the impact that this auction will have on our continued efforts to beat bowel cancer.”
Kevin Baker, CEO and founder, Thomas Lyte, said: “After many years of restoring the previous shield, we are honoured to be re-building the Charity Shield in aid of such a fantastic charity. This sporting trophy is a national treasure, an icon of English football, and one of the oldest competitions dating back to 1908. With the nature of the game surrounding community, sportsmanship and original Corinthian spirit, we are delighted to play our role in ensuring its heritage is embedded within the design and craft of the shield. Thomas Lyte prides itself on the skills of its expert silversmiths and this iconic trophy couldn’t be in better hands.”
Greg Dyke, chairman of The FA said: “The FA was pleased to donate the centrepiece of the 2002 FA Charity Shield to Thomas Lyte to support the Bobby Moore Fund. Bobby won this trophy with West Ham in 1964 and it is an entirely fitting tribute to him for the trophy to be restored and auctioned to raise money for the charity set up in his name. The auction will be an important event in the calendar of activities taking place this year, to recognise the achievements of Bobby Moore and the 1966 team in winning the World Cup 50 years ago.”
Further details of the trophy and auction can be found here.
