English sterling silver shooting trophy modelled in the form of a christening mug, the baluster shaped body, each facet with circular vacant cartouche surrounded by scrolling vines, except for inscription: 'Won By / Thomas Galvin/ at the First Newtown/ Rifle Meeting/ 150 Yards, Three Shots/ 27.5 Inches/ 5th March 1855'. Hallmarked: London c.1853 maker FE, weight 165gms, height 11.5 cm Provenance: Ex Vizard Collection, Lot 95 Lawson's 'Vizard Collection' April 2012