The first F.A. Amateur Cup final of 1894-95: a silver-gilt runners-up medal awarded to C.O.S. Hat

The first F.A. Amateur Cup final of 1894-95: a silver-gilt runners-up medal awarded to C.O.S. Hatton of Casuals, inscribed THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION AMATEUR CUP, RUNNERS UP, in original Vaughton's fitted case inscribed THE AMATEUR CUP, 1894-5; sold with a photocopied match report (2) Casuals were defeated 2-1 by Old Carthusians in the first ever F.A. Amateur Cup final played at Richmond before 3500 spectators on 7th April 1894. Although on the losing side, contemporary reports pick out the full back Hatton as having an outstanding game. Casuals started the match with only 10 men after Lodge had missed his train. Kick-off was delayed for 20 minutes and Lodge finally took to the field of play after 15 minutes.