German Nine Pin Bowling Trophy Appraisal

Commemorative German Nine-Pin Bowling (Kegeln) Porcelain Trophy

This is a commemorative porcelain trophy or award related to the German sport of 'Kegeln' (nine-pin bowling). The piece features a shield-shaped body mounted on a flared, rectangular pedestal base. It is constructed from glazed white porcelain with gilded accents. The front is decorated with an inscription in gold-colored Gothic-style script that reads: 'Zum Aufstieg in die V-Liga 2000/2001' (celebrating a promotion to the V-League for the 2000/2001 season). Below the text is a hand-painted or transfer graphic depicting the traditional equipment of the sport: three brown pins and a blue ball, framed by green laurel leaves. The base of the trophy features the name 'Adolf Stark' in gold lettering, likely identifying the recipient or the sponsor. The edges of the shield and base are lined with gold gilding. In terms of condition, the item shows minor wear consistent with its age of approximately 23 years; there is a small surface blemish or dark speck visible on the face of the shield below the imagery, and some light particulate matter is visible on the base. The porcelain appears sound with no visible chips or major cracks. The craftsmanship represents a standard commemorative quality typical of European sports clubs in the early 21st century.