A George III silver agricultural trophy goblet
A George III silver agricultural trophy goblet,
by Burwash and Sibley, London 1809,
circular bowl, gilded interior, on a raised circular foot, engraved with a tree and corn, and 'The Prosperity and security of Great Britain', height 11.8cm, approx. weight 6oz.
This inscription relates to the Workington Agricultural Society, who were also active on the Isle of Man and were under the presidency of John Curwen (1756-1823).