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A substantial sterling silver cricket presentation epergne…
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Melbourne
Date:
1-Jun-2014
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A substantial sterling silver cricket presentation epergne Stephen Smith, London, circa 1873 supporting five etched glass cups and central etched glass platter, the base inscribed Presented to / M.A.Troughton.E.s.q. / 26th August, 1874 / by the / Right Hon. ble. The Earl of Darnley / Patron of the Mid Kent Cricket Club / on behalf of the members other friends / in testimony of their esteem regard for him as the / Energetic Honorary Secretary / of the club during 16 years / a distinguished cricketer a zealous / supporter of that fine old / English game. Total weight 2769grs, some loss to silver finish on figure, accompanied by the original fitted trunk and an original black and white photograph of the epergne
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Silver: Centrepieces