Sparkling end to Darren's career
Published Date:
03 October 2008
By Farhana Haque
A Halifax jeweller added an extra-special sparkle to Darren Gough's retirement celebrations at the Royal Armouries.
Phillip Stoner was commissioned by Yorkshire County Cricket Club to produce a fitting tribute trophy to the cricket star's career.
The trophy was presented by club chairman Colin Graves in front of 850 guests and cricketing superstars, including England captain Kevin Pietersen.
The trophy, crafted in Phillip Stoner's Halifax workshop, features a silver cap engraved with the Yorkshire club emblem and a plaque recognising Gough's "dedication and service" to the club.
A smaller version was also produced and auctioned on the evening, raising £5,000 for charity.
The jeweller has enjoyed a strong partnership with Yorkshire cricket since 2002, notably producing and sponsoring Heading-ley's Dickie Bird clock, a now legendary landmark named after the former umpire.
Managing director Jonathan Stoner said the firm was "incredibly proud" to make the trophy to mark Gough's "sparkling career."
Gough played in 58 tests for England and also captained York-shire.
Phillip Stoner the Jeweller employs 20 people, operating from outlets in Halifax and at The Light and Victoria Quarter in Leeds city centre.
The company is recognised as one of the region's premier platinum and diamond jewellers with special expertise for designing and producing bespoke pieces.
The full article contains 216 words and appears in Evening Courier newspaper.
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Last Updated:
03 October 2008 9:09 AM
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Source:
Evening Courier
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Location:
Halifax