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'THE GOLD CUP,' BOROUGHBRIDGE RACES, 1805. A GEORGE III SILVER-GILT TWO-HANDLED CUP AND COVER, WILLIAM FRISBEE, LONDON, 1803, RETAILED BY RUNDELL, BRIDGE & RUNDELL
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Silver
- 45.5cm, 17 7/8 in high
the bell-shaped body embossed with palm leaves below and engraved inscription on one side and an applied cast vignette of two race horses on the other, stallion finial, the foot engraved: 'RUNDELL, BRIDGE ET RUNDELL. AURIFCES REGIS ET PRINCIPIS WALLAE LONDINI FECERUNT.'
Condition
Gilding is modern, marks are clear, a 3 or 4 inch crack in lid below the plain section.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The inscription reads: 'BOROUGHBRIDGE RACES / 1805. / Stewards / the EARL of DARLINGTON / and / JOHN INGLEBY ESQr'
This cup was won at Broroughbridge Races on the 28 August 1805 by a horse owned by John Bowes, 10th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne (1769-1820).