Silver - 19th October 2005

Lot 867

"The Richmond Gold Cup": A George III silver gilt horse racing trophy cup and cover

Estimate £50,000 - £60,000 | Hammer £90000

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Description

"The Richmond Gold Cup": A George III silver gilt horse racing trophy cup and cover, by Daniel Smith and Robert Sharp, London 1767, 18.75in (47.8cm), inscribed around the rim 'RICHMOND 1767' 'SIR HENRY LAWSON BART, TENNISON SHAFTO ESQ STEWARDS', inscribed around the foot'. 'WON BY CHATSWORTH. THE PROPERTY OF PEREGRINE WENTWORTH EV BEATING FORTUNE, HEMP, MEWBURN. BEAUFREMONT & SILVIO' (the frieze horses Bay Malton, Herod, Turf, Aseham).