Silver and Coins - 29th October 2008

Lot 1502

Indian colonial: a late 19th century race prize - an oviform jug with angular handle and tapering...

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £220

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Description

Indian colonial: a late 19th century race prize - an oviform jug with angular handle and tapering neck, engraved with a Greek key band, inscribed 'Barrackpore Races 1877 -the park plate steeplechase won by Mr Thomas's B.W.G THE CID', ridden by Mr L.B. Hamilton', gilt interior, incise makers mark of Cooke and Kelvery, Calcutta, c.1877, 8.75in (22.2cm) high, 33.5oz.