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An important Waikato war sterling silver chalice, maker J.A…
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Auckland
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19-Apr-2010
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An important Waikato war sterling silver chalice, maker J.A (Joseph Angell II), London 1861, decorated with embossed floral swags and inscribed 'To John Chandler from Captn Francis. Width Sullivan RN.CB in remembrance of his valuable services on the river Waikato during the operations of 1863 and 1864'. Some dents. Height 18 cm. Note - John Sullivan was reputedly a river trader who acted as a guide to the Royal Navy and British army during the Waikato campaign. It is said that 'He gave away the cup as he feared it'. A John Chandler was the original lessee of Motuora and died in 1894. This May well be the same man. Rear Admiral Sir Francis Sullivan Bart KCB cmg was a British naval Officer who served in the Waikato Wars as Commander on board hallmarked sterling Harrier.
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Silver: Bowls, Comports and Dishes