Auction 113 Antiques & Works of Art, Silver & Jewellery

289

A trophy - Racing - Jockey Club 1st prize (handicap) October, 2nd 1876


Estimate

1.800 - 2.500


Session 1

15 March 2022



Description

French silver, 19th century
Cover of chiselled decoration of foliage motifs surmounted by jockey figure
The body of profuse reliefs and chiselled decoration allusive to horse racing with foliage motifs and garlands
Cartouche inscribed "Lisboa, 2 de outubro 1876 Extenção da corrida 1300 metros" and "Premier Souvenir Muley Jockey Adams"
On a central fluted shaft and circular foot decorated with three sculptural horses
French export marks, "Tête de Mercure" 950/1000 (1839-1879) and maker's mark Hugo

Height: 47 cm
3265 g


Category

Silver



Closed Auction