A silver trophy cup and cover
by Elkington & Co, Birmingham 1934
With two cast dragon handles issuing from the inverted onion shaped body, the bellied sides with a band incorporating vacant shields and panels depicting symbols of the union, the cylindrical knop above a spreading foot, with four applied scrolls above a ribbon and laurel band, the shaped dome cover with a seated dragon holding a scroll, engraved BISLEY 1935, gilded interior, height 35.8cm, weight 50oz.
With two cast dragon handles issuing from the inverted onion shaped body, the bellied sides with a band incorporating vacant shields and panels depicting symbols of the union, the cylindrical knop above a spreading foot, with four applied scrolls above a ribbon and laurel band, the shaped dome cover with a seated dragon holding a scroll, engraved BISLEY 1935, gilded interior, height 35.8cm, weight 50oz.
Sold for
£1,625
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Bisley is noted for holding The National Rifle Association Championships.
Category: Decorative Arts / Silver
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