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1881 Steeplechase Trophy: A gold mounted Claret Jug, unmarked…
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Melbourne
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19-May-2015
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1881 Steeplechase Trophy: A gold mounted Claret Jug, unmarked (tests as 15ct), the collar engraved with hounds and arabesques between two beaded bands, cartouche engraved 'The Melbourne Hunt Club Steeple Chase, October 1st 1881 - Won by Young Deceiver, the property of John E. Spicer, Esq', the lid with finial modelled as a horse, the flared trumpet shaped clear glass body with cut and ribbed pattern, 29 cm tall. Appears to be the work of renowned silversmith Edward Fischer of Geelong (1828-1911).
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Unclassified