A SILVER TROPHY CUP AND COVER BY J. M. WENDT, ADELAIDE, CIRCA 1889

Estimate

2,500 - 3,500 AUD

bidding is closed

Description

A SILVER TROPHY CUP AND COVER BY J. M. WENDT, ADELAIDE, CIRCA 1889
868gms, 39cm high

the circular foot and stem modelled as the trunk of a tree fern rising to a shaped body chased with fern leaves and flower heads, the reverse with oak leaves, flanked by scrolling handles, inscribed 'Adelaide Racing Club Anniversary Meeting 1889, Pony Race, Presented by The Hon. W. K. Simms M.L.C., won by W. Packhams Vesta, ridden by Mr. W. Ferguson'', surmounted by a cover with an emu finial

impressed marks to base