An Edwardian Silver-Gilt Regimental Centerpiece, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., London, 1902
Lot Closed
April 12, 06:09 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
An Edwardian Silver-Gilt Regimental Centerpiece, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., London, 1902
circular, the downturned rim cast with grapevine and Bacchic masks, the foot cast with lion masks alternating with applied dragon crests and motto "THE BUFFS"
marked below rim, stamped underneath base GOLDSMITHS COMPANY / 112 REGENT STREET
64 oz
1990 g
length 11 3/4 in.
30 cm
"The Buffs" is the familiar name for the Royal East Kent Regiment, formerly the 3rd Regiment of Foot, raised originally in 1572, augmented in 1961 with the Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment to form the Queen's Own Buffs, or The Royal Kent Regiment.
You May Also Like
