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Lot 131

A silver trophy cup and cover by P. Orr and Sons
India, dated 1899

6 October 2015, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

Sold for £3,125 inc. premium

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A silver trophy cup and cover by P. Orr and Sons
India, dated 1899

the cup of deep circular form, with two scrolling handles bearing floral and foliate motifs, raised on a circular domed foot with fluted band, with repoussé decoration to body comprising a frieze of elongated leaves around the base, a band comprising a scrolling vine to centre, a border of scrolling floral and foliate motifs to neck, inscribed with 'INTER REGIMENTAL CHALLENGE CUP' and in a central circular medallion 'Peshawar Rifle Meeting 1899 Won By 1st Dorset Regiment', the separate cover of tapering form with compressed globular handle surmounted by a pair of crossed rifles, the base bearing maker's mark 'P. Orr & Sons/ Madras'
33 cm. high including cover; 1104g.

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