Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 2 - 12 Jul 2023
By Omar Ramsden and Alwyn Carr, an Edwardian silver and enamel presentation shield,
By Omar Ramsden and Alwyn Carr, an Edwardian silver and enamel presentation shield,
London 1908,
the shield with a pierced lattice border and a castle pediment, pierced and chased with sun rays and a flock of swallows, on a red enamel ground with a gilded sun, chased 'When Phoebus Throws His Golden Ray. The Feathered Choirs Hail The Day. In A Paean Sweet and Strong. Give Man Example For A Choral Song', 'Northampton Musical Competition Presented By Lady Wantage To Factories Competing In Choral Music 1909', also with the names of winners, mounted on an oak back, height 46cm.
Provenance: A Private Collection of Arts and Crafts and modern silver.