31st Jan, 2019 10:30

The Silver Auction

 
  Lot 874
 

THE GREENWICH CUP - A GEORGIAN SILVER TROPHY CUP AND COVER

THE GREENWICH CUP - A GEORGIAN SILVER TROPHY CUP AND COVER,
maker ..., London 1794, the body embossed with foliate swags within a band of stylised flower heads and upward pointing lappets, the knopped stem on a circular foot and square-form base, twin snake handles, the body engraved 'The Greenwich Cup, Presented by New Cross Greyhounds Ltd., Won by [blank], 6th Nov. 1954', giltwash interior, the cover embossed with downward pointing lappets, with bud finial, 585g, with associated wooden plinth, 32cm high

 

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Sold for £600
Estimated at £700 - £1,000


Condition Report
- In fair to good condition, lightly scratched to body and lid, slight tarnishing and very minor marks, some minor pitting to body
- Additional photographs added

 
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