Grande soupière couverte ovale en argent par Benjamin Smith III, Londres, 1840

de style rocaille, reposant sur quatre pieds en enroulement, le corps à côtes gravé presented to/ Chas Doyne Esqr of Newton Park/ by the Conservative Nobility, Gentry & Freeholders/ OF THE COUNTY CARLOW/ as a testimonial of their respect & admiration/ of his zeal and indefaticable exertions/ to secure the representation of the county carlow/ to its native gentry/1841, la prise du couvercle en chardon, la doublure en métal argenté,

In overall good condition. Marks very legible under the body and inside cover. Good weight.
"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.
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The inscription relates to the United Kingdom's general election of 1841, won by the Conservatives with Sir Robert Peel as prime minster. His chief opponent in Ireland was Daniel O'Connell who wished to repeal the Act of Union. Charles Doyne was agent for the Kavenagh estates and a  fierce opponent of O'Connell. The Times of 22 June reported on hustings in Co. Carlow when Daniel O'Connell  came to gain support. ..`the most amusing part of the farce is yet to come, for the freeholders accompanied by Mr Charles Doyne, the able and respected agent of the Kavenagh estates, arrived on the spot, and joined the crowd to hear Mr O'Connell address (amid loud laughter and cheering)....thus baffled, defeated and laughed at by the honest and noble minded barony men, the enraged agitator beat a retreat out of the `Kavenagh country' ...without so much as obtaining the promise of a single vote'