Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 2 - 12th July 2023
Lot 493
By Omar Ramsden and Alwyn Carr, an Edwardian silver and enamel presentation shield,
Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £1200
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Description
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.