A Victorian silver "Deerstalking" presentation cup and cover, George Richards Elkington., London, 1867

Estimate

8,000 - 12,000 USD

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Description

height 22 1/2 in. (57cm)

amphora form, embossed on one side with a scene of two Scotsmen in kilts, with dogs and quarry, the other side stags below an 1874 presentation inscription, finely modeled hound finial

Catalogue Note

The inscription reads, "Presented to Thomas Messenger Esqr: by Lucia Chittenden. in remembrance of many valuable services rendered and in token of sincere and lasting friendship, August 10th 1874."