Height: 49.5 cm x Width 30.5 cm
A silver trophy that is titled the John Counter Cup.
a- The trophy has two handles on either side of the body, and a two-tiered circular base that is decorated with a foliage design. The same foliage motif is on the front and back of the trophy with 'PRESENTED // To John Counter Esq.. // BY THE INHABITANTS OF KINGSTON // AS A MARK OF THEIR ESTEEM // and in acknowledgement of the valuable services, // he has rendered the TOWN, // NOT ONLY AS CHIEF MAGISTRATE // BUT ALSO AS AN INDIVIDUAL. // 18 // 42" on the front.
b - The lid for the trophy has the same foliage motif as the trophy and a flower knob at the top.
c - The octagonal shaped wood and metal base for the trophy. There are two semi-circular caps on the top of the base that are used to secure the bottom of the trophy to the base. The central plaque that is on the front of the base has "THE JOHN COUNTER CUP // PRESENTED ANNUALLY TO THE WINNERS OF THE LIMESTONE CLASSIC HOCKEY TOURNAMENT" engraved on it. The other five plaques that are around the base are dated from 2005 to 2009 and contain a list of individuals and companies.
d - The 2010 plaque for the trophy slides into a holder on the top of the base in front of the trophy.
Kingston citizens gave this elaborately decorated Victorian cup and cover in 1842 to eight-time mayor of Kingston John Counter to recognize his contribution to the community. Rededicated the John County Cup in 2005, it is awarded to winners of the Limestone Classic Hockey Tournament.
