An Australian silver cup by Johann Heinrich Steiner, Adelaide, circa 1860
Lot 63
An Australian silver cup
by Johann Heinrich Steiner, Adelaide, circa 1860
AU$ 2,500 - 4,000
US$ 2,000 - 3,200
Lot Details
An Australian silver cup
by Johann Heinrich Steiner, Adelaide, circa 1860
raised on a sexfoil base engraved with rocaille shells, the stem with waterlily fronds and leaves, the bowl with band of stiff leaves and engraved "Presented to George Strickland Kingston Esq. M.P. by the committee of the S.A. Rifle Association in token of their appreciation of his exertion in 1861 as the Honry. Secretary of the Society", marked 'H.ST/14/Winged lion rampant', mounted on a wooden plinth, 29.5cm high.

Footnotes

  • Provenance:
    The Pine Antiques, Ingleburn Sydney, Aug 1972.
    The Collection of the late Graham & Elizabeth Cocks

    Exhibited:
    Powerhouse Museum Sydney 1984-1986.

    Note:
    Sir George Strickland Kingston (1807-1880), engineer and politician, trained as an architect and civil engineer, took an active role in promoting the South Australian Act in 1834. Appointed Deputy Surveyor General, he co-discovered the River Torrens and largely supervised the initial surveys of Adelaide. These surveys were questioned and not used, he was later made inspector of public works and buildings. Some of the existing works under his command are the South East corner of Government House (1839), part of Adelaide Jail (1840), the residence of Cummins, Camden Park (1841) and the first monument to Colonel William Light in Light Square (1843). Kingston was interested in the first volunteer movement and was captain of the east Adelaide Rifles.
Auction information

This auction is now finished. If you are interested in consigning in future auctions, please contact the specialist department. If you have queries about lots purchased in this auction, please contact customer services.

Buyers' Obligations

ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.

If you have any complaints or questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest customer services team.

Buyers' Premium and Charges

For all Sales categories excluding Motor Cars and Motorcycles:

Buyer's Premium Rates
22% on the Hammer Price

GST at the current rate of 10% will be added to the Buyer's Premium and charges.

Shipping Notices

For information and estimates on domestic and international shipping as well as export licences please contact Bonhams Shipping Department.

Contacts
  1. James Hendy
    Specialist - Australian Colonial Furniture and Australiana
    Bonhams
    Work
    220 San Bruno Avenue
    San Francisco, United States 94103
    Work +1 415 503 3202
    FaxFax: +1 415 861 8951
Similar Items