The Principal Contents of Corby Castle, Cumbria
A William IV silver-gilt two-handled cup, Paul Storr, London, 1836; the plinth Mortimer & Hunt, London, 1839
Auction Closed
November 19, 05:30 PM GMT
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
The cup on a square base and acanthus leaf stem, the shallow body with a vine leaf lip and two horse handles, the plinth with blue stone panels, later corner mounts, two sides applied with inscribed plaques,
height on stand 61cm, 24in. high
the cup 4449gr., 143oz
Christie's, London, 22 March 1978, lot 22
Christie's, London, 17 February 1981, lot 80
The plaques on the plinth are engraved with the arms of Maher, for John Maher of Tullemaine Castle, co. Tipperary and 'Howth Meeting 1841. Won by Mr Maher's Johnny, 4yrs old carrying 11st 5lb, got by Elvas out of Perdita'.
Warder and Dublin Weekly Mail - 10 July 1841
'Renewal of the Stand Cup - A piece of plate given by the Stewards of Howth Park Races, val. 150 sovs.'
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