Royal: A George IV Silver-Gilt Two-Handled Cup and Cover, John Bridge for Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, London, 1828
No reserve
Auction Closed
June 18, 05:01 PM GMT
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
with Royal Arms above a band of putti rowing shells, domed cover with flower spray finial, entwined dolphin feet above wave-chased base, the front with presentation inscription, fully marked, in wood case with remains of a Rundell's paper label
80 oz
2268 g
Height 14 1/2 in.
36.8 cm
The inscription reads: "The Gift of Her Majesty Queen Victoria to Victor Buckley, her godson, 1838."
Victor Buckley was the first child to receive the honour of being godson to Queen Victoria after her accession. He was born on April 28, 1838 and died June 10, 1882, son of General Edward Percy Buckley and Queen Victoria's lady in waiting Catherine Buckley (Pleydell-Bouverie). General Buckley was equerry to Queen Victoria for over 20 years.
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