Lot Essay
The model for this cup and cover is one of Paul de Lamerie's best known objects. One dated 1739 is held by the Goldsmiths' Company collection and three identical copies have been recorded.
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THE SANDOWN PARK WHITSUN CUP, 1963
A GEORGE V SILVER CUP AND COVER
MARK OF ERNEST JOSEPH LOWE, LONDON, 1925
Details
A GEORGE V SILVER CUP AND COVER
MARK OF ERNEST JOSEPH LOWE, LONDON, 1925
After Paul de Lamerie, on spreading circular base cast and chased with foliage, the bell-shaped body divided by a moulded reeded rib and cast and chased with Bacchic masks interspersed with straps of flowers on a matted ground, with scroll handles, the cover with foliage and ram's head finial, marked on body and cover, on wooden detachable base applied with silver plaque with mark of Goldsmith Company limited, London, 1962
12 1/2 in. (31.7 cm.) high
60 oz. 15 dwt. (1,891 gr.)
The inscription on the plaque reads 'Sandown Park Whitsun Cup / 1963 / Won by Mr Michael Sobell's / TIGER'.
MARK OF ERNEST JOSEPH LOWE, LONDON, 1925
After Paul de Lamerie, on spreading circular base cast and chased with foliage, the bell-shaped body divided by a moulded reeded rib and cast and chased with Bacchic masks interspersed with straps of flowers on a matted ground, with scroll handles, the cover with foliage and ram's head finial, marked on body and cover, on wooden detachable base applied with silver plaque with mark of Goldsmith Company limited, London, 1962
12 1/2 in. (31.7 cm.) high
60 oz. 15 dwt. (1,891 gr.)
The inscription on the plaque reads 'Sandown Park Whitsun Cup / 1963 / Won by Mr Michael Sobell's / TIGER'.
Brought to you by
Amelia Walker
Director, Specialist Head of Private & Iconic Collections