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19 - A RARE AND LARGE WILLIAM IV STERLING SILVER WAGER CUP, C. 1832
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£4,000 - 6,000 (€4,700 - 7,200)Sale fees
A RARE AND LARGE WILLIAM IV STERLING SILVER WAGER CUP, C. 1832 the early 19th century solid silver figural cup in the style of the original 15th century German Marriage Cups originally created to be used at weddings to allow the bride and groom to share the same cup without spilling, modelled as an Elizabethan lady holding a pair of oak sprigs surpporting a pivoting cup with Rococo style decoration, her skirt decorated with scrolling foliage, hallmarked to base and cup, London, 1832, maker's mark WE for Wiliam Elliot,, with inscription to the border around the base of her skirt 'This Cup Presented by Sir Windham Ansthruther to be run for the Bigger or upperward of Lanarkshire Coursing Club was won by Captn Paterson's Dog Hubert 14th January 1833 (Hamlet. Fecit. Goldsmith to the King London)' 915g (29.41 oz.t.) 31cm high, 13cm wide Heavy weight, good quality and in good condition.
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