An exceptional Victorian beer jug trophy with base marks for Henry Bourne, the rising lid inscribed “St James College Athletic Sports 1874, Half Mile 1st, 100yds 2nd, 440yds 2nd. WS Fallon.”
Rising top mounted with gilded cherub, cast Bacchus spout, cast handle, main band Sheffield plated Bacchanalian figures in relief. Silver gilt interior.
Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration
Eclectic Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1040104
Dealers Notes
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Description
An exceptional Victorian beer jug trophy with base marks for Henry Bourne, the rising lid inscribed “St James College Athletic Sports 1874, Half Mile 1st, 100yds 2nd, 440yds 2nd. WS Fallon.”
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Rising top mounted with gilded cherub, cast Bacchus spout, cast handle, main band Sheffield plated Bacchanalian figures in relief.
Eclectic Antiques
Silver gilt interior.
Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture
Eclectic Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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