Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 2 - 31st January 2024

Lot 670

The Waterloo Cup, a silver-gilt two-handled coursing trophy cup and cover,

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1008

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Description

The Waterloo Cup, a silver-gilt two-handled coursing trophy cup and cover,
by Sebastian Garrard, London 1925,
in the Charles II manner, circular form, leaf-capped scroll handles, acanthus girdle, inscribed 'Waterloo Purse 1926', 'won by William Banks 'Spalding Bard', also engraved with an armorial, pull-off cover with a foliate finial, in a fitted wooden case with a plinth, height 22cm, height on plinth 28cm, approx. weight 36.2oz.