10th Jan, 2024 10:00
Country House Sale
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Two silver trophy cups
one with twin leopard head handles, on a circular socle base, bearing marks for Blackmore & Fletcher Ltd, London, 1925, 21cm high overall, 337g approx overall, the other (Militaria Interest) with elaborate decoration showing dogs in a landscape with twin capped handles, on circular pedestal style base, with inscription reading 'Presented by the Grenadiers of the Honourable Artillery Company, Sergeant Naylor, for the best musket shot at their meeting for ball practice at ***** 10th May 1834', bearing marks for London, possibly 1772, 18cm high, 562g approx overall (2)
Sold for £650
Estimated at £200 - £300
Two silver trophy cups
one with twin leopard head handles, on a circular socle base, bearing marks for Blackmore & Fletcher Ltd, London, 1925, 21cm high overall, 337g approx overall, the other (Militaria Interest) with elaborate decoration showing dogs in a landscape with twin capped handles, on circular pedestal style base, with inscription reading 'Presented by the Grenadiers of the Honourable Artillery Company, Sergeant Naylor, for the best musket shot at their meeting for ball practice at ***** 10th May 1834', bearing marks for London, possibly 1772, 18cm high, 562g approx overall (2)
Minor pinhole on the Honourable Artillery Cup. Both have signs of wear consistent with age and use. With some patina/verdigris.
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Auction: Country House Sale, 10th Jan, 2024
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