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An Indian Colonial silver racing cup and cover, George Gordon & Co., Madras, circa 1832
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 45.5cm, 17 1/2 in. high
on spreading foot, the lower section embossed and chased with acanthus, scrolling foliage, elephant and lion's heads, the upper section embossed with grape vine motif, each scroll handle capped with a kneeling lioness, cast horse finial, the body inscribed on either side and dated 1832 and 1937
Provenance
Private Collection
Condition
Hallmarked on foot, overall very 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. 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
One side engraved:
"THIS CUP value 1000 Rupees was given by the Officers of / the 7th Light Cavalry to be run for, at the BANGALORE Races in November / 1832 Free for all Arab Horses weight for Age and Inches, 14 Hands and / Aged_Carrying_8 Stone_10 lbs_Heats_2 Miles."
the reverse engraved:
"THIS CUP was run for again in MADRAS / on December 15th 1937 / To Commemorate The Coronation of King George the Sixth / Won by 'OLD FOGEY' / The property of the Lady Mary Marjorie Erskine"
"THIS CUP value 1000 Rupees was given by the Officers of / the 7th Light Cavalry to be run for, at the BANGALORE Races in November / 1832 Free for all Arab Horses weight for Age and Inches, 14 Hands and / Aged_Carrying_8 Stone_10 lbs_Heats_2 Miles."
the reverse engraved:
"THIS CUP was run for again in MADRAS / on December 15th 1937 / To Commemorate The Coronation of King George the Sixth / Won by 'OLD FOGEY' / The property of the Lady Mary Marjorie Erskine"