A silver fox head stirrup cup By James Wright, London 1800
7 Nov 2012 11:00 GMT Edinburgh
Silver
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A George III silver fox head stirrup cup
by James Wright, London 1800
Realistically formed, the underside with incorporated oval disc with engraved motto, the interior gilt and with inscription to inside rim, length 12.5cm, weight 5oz.
Sold for £5,250 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • The motto is Venattont Dattr.

    The inside inscription reads;
    The gift of Rob. 7/ MoretonWood to Will:Skilhorne 16th Dec.r 1801.

Category: Decorative Arts / Silver


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