Lot 73
A George III Irish silver twin-handled trophy cup, the plain tapering body with applied reeded...
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Lot 73
A George III Irish silver twin-handled trophy cup, the plain tapering body with applied reeded...
Lot 73
Lot Description
A George III Irish silver twin-handled trophy cup, the plain tapering body with applied reeded rim above an engraved vacant shield cartouche to one side, and raised on a spread, circular pedestal foot with conforming reed rim. Hallmarked William Bond, Dublin 1793. Height including handles measuring 6 7/8 inches (17.5 cm), weight 13.53 ozt (420.8 grams).
Postage: Postable
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Displaying expected general surface wear, marks and scratches commensurate with age and use. Also some tarnishing. Slight compression of handles in to main body, more so on one side so that the main rim is now misshapen. Also slight impressions from handles visible to the interior. There is a small vertical crack running down from the rim on the reverse of the trophy, measuring approx. 1cm. Slight loss of surface detail to engraved cartouche. Hallmarks are quite rubbed and partly distorted but still legible.
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