13th Aug, 2021 12:30

The Sporting Medals & Trophies Auction

 
  Lot 1723
 

A GEORGE V SILVER REPLICA OF THE LYSISTRATA CHALLENGE CUP

GEORGE V SILVER REPLICA OF THE LYSISTRATA CHALLENGE CUP,
maker Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd., London 1913, 'PRESENTED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE R.B.Y.C. BY MISTER J. GORDON BENNETT WITH A VIEW TO ENCOURAGE YACHTING IN BOMBAY WATERS, BOMBAY 1911', the cover with four dolphins issuing from a figural finial, the pedestal cup with presentation inscription and embossed with a band of swags, with twin scroll handles surmounted by mermaids, scroll and foliate cast rim, on four pegasus and ball feet, 14.5cm high, 286g

 

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Sold for £340
Estimated at £150 - £250


Condition Report

Condition generally good. The cover has areas of slight misshaping to the inner rim. Wear throughout including tarnish as per age and use.

 
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