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Silver gilt commemorative goblet by Young & Co. of chalice form,…
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Sydney
Date:
4-Apr-2012
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Silver gilt commemorative goblet by Young & Co. of chalice form, bright cut with fern leaves and inscribed: 'Made From/ the First Silver From/ Barrier Ranges/ To/ Mrs Crespin./ From/ W. Marshall', the verso with an etched landscape with lyre birds, emus and a swan in lake, leading to a slender pillar and circular foot with beaded rim. Marks: H.young/ St: silver ref JBH no 140. Weight: 325 grams. Height 21.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation.2001 Geelong Exhibition no 51. Notes: Henry Young joined in his father's (Thomas) business around 1867 when the Company name is changed in directories. However he appears seperately as H Young & Co.between 1882 and 1890., the gold rush had seen an influx of prospectors to the Barrier Ranges in search of fortune. Although gold was not found other valuable minerals chieflt silver, lead and zinc were found and mined increasingly in the 1870s at various locations.
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Category:
Silver: Mugs, Cups & Goblets