A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER FLAGON

Lot 121
09.02.2023 10:30UTC +00:00
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ID 892249
Lot 121 | A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER FLAGON
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A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER FLAGON

MARK OF ROBERT HARPER, LONDON, 1879

Cylindrical and on spreading foot, the hinged cover with reclining Celtic warrior, leaf-capped scroll handle and bacchic mask to spout, each side with scenes of Queen Boudica triumphing over Roman invaders, with presentation inscription, marked to body and inside of cover

14 in. (35.5 cm.) high

64 oz. 13 dwt. (2,011 gr.)

The inscription reads '1880 LUDLOW HUNTERS CUP / WON BY / W. R. H. Powells B. G. Milton / RIDDEN BY / Mr. R. THOMAS'.





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