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A rare Irish parcel-gilt silver Celtic revival large yacht trophy, maker's mark RS probably for Richard Sherwin, Dublin, 1853
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- marked throughout
- silver
- height 17 3/4 in.
- 45.2 cm
the base mounted with eight posts modeled as multiple human and wolf masks rising from Celtic interlace and ropework, all surrounding an octofoil pedestal engraved with Celtic initials of the yacht club, the baluster stem decorated with further masks, strapwork, and ropes and supporting a nautilus shell in strapwork cradle engraved with emblem and inscription
Condition
straps supporting shell with repairs, stem with repair at mid-band, underneath some vacant holes ?suggesting originally had a plinth or other mount, several nuts replaced
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The emblem, St. George slaying the dragon, is that of the Royal St. George's Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire. The inscription reads "Royal St. George's Yacht Club Regatta - July 1853 / Won by the Volante J. L. Craigie." The Yacht Club was founded in 1838. The clubhouse was designed in 1842 with plastered ionic portico and completed in 1843.
Volante, a cutter of 48 tons, was built by Thomas Harvey in Ipswich in 1851. It competed in the Royal Yacht Squadron Race around the Isle of Wight in 1851- subsequently known as the America's Cup. A watercolor of the Volante is in the collection of the National Library of Australia.
This is an early example of Celtic revival design. In Ireland, the Tara brooch had been found in 1850, but the Ardagh chalice not until 1868. However as a possible source, the Book of Kells was in Trinity College, Dublin from 1661.