Silver tray that marked the very first ‘Ashes’ test series is to be auctioned in Melbourne
Timed to coincide with the start of the 70th Ashes series, a silver presentation tray marking the very first ‘Ashes’ test series in 1882-83 will be offered at auction by Leonard Joel in Melbourne on December 7.
The story of the most fiercely contested trophy in Test cricket originates in 1882 and the first def…