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A sterling silver two handled racing trophy, raised decoration…
Auction House:
Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
1-Nov-2020
Lot No.
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Description:
A sterling silver two handled racing trophy, raised decoration of scrolls, flowers and leaves, circular base on an ebonised wooden stand. Engraved with the Australian coat of arms and 'James Ashworth 1860' on one side, the other 'Presented by Samuel Colville Esq Lessee and manager of the Prince of Wales Theatre, to the rider of the Winning horse for the great champion race Bell's life in Sydney and sporting Chronicle, 20th October 1860'. Illustrated engraving of Zoe by S. J. Gil. Zoe, winner of the second great Australian champion sweepstakes at Sydney September 1st 1860, the property of Messerts, Tait and Checke, ridden and trained by James Ashworth, makers George John Richards and Edward Charles brown, hallmarked London 1858, height 20 cm. Provenance: Martin & Stern, Sydney
Estimate:
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Price:
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Category:
Silver: Mugs, Cups & Goblets