magnificent silver plated trinity college oxford trophy 1877

Description

This example has it all, not only is the quality outstanding, it is engraved for the world famous Trinity College of Oxford University, presented to a E F Cox in 1877 with a long list of his Athletic Sports achievements.
The wine or water jug or pitcher is quite stunning with a heavy cast Electrotype sleeve which features cherubs holding Tridents in the sea with Dolphins, presumably representing a young Neptune and I believe the figural spout to be Neptune. The casting in outstanding with copper highlights showing through the high points.
The handle is beautifully decorated and the top of the lid crowned with a finial in the form of a classic urn resembling a trophy.
Made from silver plate, the underside is signed by the silversmith H.B for Henry Bourne of Birmingham.
Excellent condition with the base having a diameter measuring 6 1/4", spanning 9" from spout to handle and standing 11" tall to top of finial.
Item ID:37864
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Internal Ref: 37864

Dimensions

Height = 28 cm (11")
Width = 23 cm (9")
Depth = 16 cm (6")

Magnificent Silver Plated Trinity College Oxford Trophy - 1877

Price

SOLD

Item Ref

37864

Description

This example has it all, not only is the quality outstanding, it is engraved for the world famous Trinity College of Oxford University, presented to a E F Cox in 1877 with a long list of his Athletic Sports achievements.
The wine or water jug or pitcher is quite stunning with a heavy cast Electrotype sleeve which features cherubs holding Tridents in the sea with Dolphins, presumably representing a young Neptune and I believe the figural spout to be Neptune. The casting in outstanding with copper highlights showing through the high points.
The handle is beautifully decorated and the top of the lid crowned with a finial in the form of a classic urn resembling a trophy.
Made from silver plate, the underside is signed by the silversmith H.B for Henry Bourne of Birmingham.
Excellent condition with the base having a diameter measuring 6 1/4", spanning 9" from spout to handle and standing 11" tall to top of finial.
Item ID:37864
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly from London, England
FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 37864

Dimensions

Height = 28 cm (11")
Width = 23 cm (9")
Depth = 16 cm (6")

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