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A Victorian Silver Covered Flagon Race Trophy, Daniel Houle & Christian Houle, London, 1860
Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
marked right of handle and cover, finial unmarked
- Silver
- height 13 5/8 in.
- 34.6cm
tapered cylindrical on domed base, chased in high relief with scrolls, flowers and grapes on matted ground, one side engraved with presentation inscription, hinged cover with fully modeled horse finial
Condition
as noted re unmarked finial, otherwise good condition
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The inscription reads : RUGBY HUNT CUP. won by Honble W. Dorth's ANTELOPE. March 1863"
A pitcher of this model by D. & C. Houle, with variant chasing to the body, was the prize in the Grand National of 1859 and is illustrated by John Culme, Nineteenth-Century Silver, p. 166.