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An Australian sterling silver ewer, presented as the 'Learmonth…
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Melbourne
Date:
6-Mar-2023
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An Australian sterling silver ewer, presented as the 'Learmonth Coursing Cup', 1875, Kilpatrick & Co., Melbourne, 1875, the globular body with tall neck and loop handle raised on a spreading foot, the handle modelled as a woody grape vine stem with applied leaves and tendrils spreading from its terminals, the cover mounted with a figure of a standing greyhound, a similar figure of a greyhound modelled in relief within a reserve to one side of the body, its other side with engraved inscription 'Learmonth Coursing cup / 1875 / the gift of G.G. Morton Esq. / won by / 'Banner' / owner / D. Gunn Esq. J.P.', marked to the edge of the foot Stirling [sic] Kilpatrick silver, 29 cm high, 539g
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Silver: Mugs, Cups & Goblets