Silver & Objects of Vertu - 16th July 2025

Lot 829

A Victorian Scottish silver Chess trophy ewer,

Estimate £500 - £700

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Description

A Victorian Scottish silver Chess trophy ewer,
by James Reid, Glasgow 1881,
baluster form, embossed with a band of chess pieces, leaf-capped scroll handle, chased decoration and inscribed with the names of winners from 1882-1891, and also inscribed 'Having won this cup three years in succession, it now becomes the property of Mr G.E Barbier', height 26cm, approx. weight 15oz.

Provenance: The Michael Baggott Collection.