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Period: Mid-19th Century
Harrach Victorian black glass winged vase enamelled with birds on snowy branches
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Fabulous Harrach vase in the classic Victorian style with their signature winged applications. The Vase is enamelled and gilded with a cute bird on snowy ...
Category
Czech High Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Royal Pair of Sèvres Porcelain
1867 Paris Exhibition
Vases and Covers
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of ormolu-mounted Se`vres Porcelain Bleu Celeste '1867 Exhibition' vases and covers (‘Vase Paris de Milieu Garnis’), ‘l’Abreuvoir’ and ‘Le Retour’ De Champs’
1860, one ...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ormolu
Covered Urns
attributed to Sevres
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage pair of stunning porcelain covered urns date from the mid 19th century & are attributed to Sevres. Each urn is beautifully decorated with cha...
Category
French Romantic Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
$5,500 / set
An English decorative papier mâché tray circa 1840
Located in Central England, GB
This most remarkable English papier mâché tray is in pristine condition with almost no losses or signs or wear, it has some light crazing to the lacquer.
This most attractive Englis...
Category
British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Lacquer, Paint, Paper
Nathaniel Mills Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver card case made by Nathaniel Mills; an addition to our range of collectable silverware
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver card case has a rectangular shaped form.
The surface of this collectable card case is embellished with fine and impressive chased and embossed scrolling leaf and floral decoration on a matte background.
The anterior surface of the case incorporates the Scott Monument depicted in relief.
The decoration to the reverse of the case incorporates a shaped, scroll bordered cartouche displaying the contemporary engraved initals 'MVFT'.
The shaped sides of this piece are embellished with plain scrolling borders.
This antique silver card case...
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Goblet by Joseph
Albert Savory
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver goblet; an addition to our collection of wine and drinks related silverware.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver goblet has a circular Campania shaped form onto a knopped stem and domed circular foot.
The body of this antique silver goblet...
Category
British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Fine quality antique Victorian etched glass silver plate claret jug
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine quality antique Victorian etched glass silver plate claret jug, having a fine quality antique Victorian claret jug with a ornate silver plated top with a acorn finial to the top...
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Petite Chinese Tea Tray, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Simple lines, a modest form, and a layer of hand-brushed lacquer give this petite Qing-dynasty tray a provincial charm that recalls the warmth of home. The original black lacquer fin...
Category
Chinese Rustic Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique English Old Victorian Horn Handle Carving Set in Case, Circa 1860.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Old Victorian Sheffield Silver and Horn Handle Carving Set in Fitted Case, Circa 1860. Hallmarked.
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Antique Red Blue and Gold Geisha Motif Saucer Sichuan Province, Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking antique porcelain saucer from the Sichuan Province in China. This lovely piece depicts still life scenes of mountains and botanica...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
$337 Sale Price
25% Off
Victorian English Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Gravy Spoon
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver fiddle pattern gravy spoon; part of our silver cutlery collection.
This antique Victori...
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Fabulous Pair of Meissen Porcelain Glass Coolers/Cachepots
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of Meissen Porcelain glass coolers/cachepots. This exceptional pair of exquisitely hand-painted Meissen Porcelain glass coolers are each painted with panels of figure...
Category
German Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain, Meissen
Mixed Metals by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Chafing Dish w/Underplate (#5083)
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mixed Metals by Tiffany and Co.
Extraordinary Mixed Metals by Tiffany and Co sterling silver (and other metals) chafing dish with underplate with "C" date mark. This dish measures 1...
Category
American Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Tray
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver oval tray, an addition to our Victorian teaware collection.
This magnificent antique Victorian silver t...
Category
British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Italian Silver Vase Barocco Style with Handles and Gilded Inside
Located in VALENZA, IT
Gorgeous Italian solid silver vase. Body made in one piece without welding. Embossed and chiseled, of rare beauty and precision. Two important handles made of fusion and finely chiseled were welded onto the vase. The inside of the vase has been gilded in thickness with a non-glossy technique in order to make the overhangs visible and appreciable also on the inside.
The vase was marked with the "800" but it was not possible to identify the master silversmith
On both sides, the names of the owners of the vase, Maria and Gianni, have been engraved by hand
Weight:
1184 grams
Sizes:
Height cm. 30 at the handles
Height cm. 23 vase
Width cm. 33 at the handles
Width cm. 18 vase.
Category
Italian Baroque Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
$5,725 Sale Price
34% Off
Antique English Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery / Flatware - Albert Pattern
By George Adams
Located in London, London
A single maker, mixed years set of antique, Victorian, sterling silver Albert pattern flatware, made in London by George Adams between 1846 and 1871.
Sold with modern Albert pattern sterling silver knives...
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Pair of Antique Bohemian Engraved Amber-Stained Glass Bowls, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
Set of serving bowls / bonbonnieres with engraved nature Scenes – Bohemian Glass, circa 1850
This stunning set consists of a large pair of bowls with lids and plates, all intricatel...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Chinese Export Silver Goblet
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Export Silver Goblet of rare and unusual form. The bowl has four panels, two decorated with figural scenes; a third with mythical beasts; and the fourth, which also has a v...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
$10,338
Pair Antique Victorian Silver Wine Bottle Coasters London England 1850
By Barnards
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Coasters featuring a beautifully pierced design on the sides and an elegant Grape & Vine Border on the rim. The bases are turned ...
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Fabulous Napoleonic Green Sevres Porcelain
Ormolu Mounted Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
A 19th-century Sèvres Porcelain and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Napoleonic Centerpiece Bowl, Featuring Hand-Painted Panels Signed "Georges Émile Poitevin." The front panel, framed by a gilt ...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
Samuel Alcock Teacup Trio, Very Fine Hand Painted Landscapes, ca 1831
Located in London, GB
A beautiful "true trio" consisting of a teacup, a coffee cup and a saucer, with a white ground, cobalt blue and gilt rims and very fine hand painted landscapes.
Pattern 3649
Year: c...
Category
English Rococo Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century American Silver Claret Jug
By Samuel Kirkby
Co
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This magnificent antique 19th century American silver claret jug has baluster form onto a plain circular spreading foot.
The body of this antique jug is ...
Category
Unknown Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
A Rare 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Carp/Fish Form Covered Tureen
Located in New York, NY
An Extremely Rare and Impressive 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Carp/Fish Form Covered Tureen. This covered tureen was produced by the Meissen porcelain manufactory in Germany during...
Category
German Other Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century Cut and Gilt Glass Decanter
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century cut and gilt glass decanter with original stopper. Panel cut and architecturally gilded - 8 panels of buildings with names such as (in German) "Old Bath House," "For...
Category
German Neoclassical Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
Antique Bohemian Ruby Red Enameled Gilded Glass Drinks Set, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
A superb and rare Bohemian gilt and enamelled ruby glass drinks set. This complete set includes a large ewer, two tumblers, a covered sugar bowl, and two circular trays, each meticul...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Danish silversmith. Antique silver tea strainer. Dated 1864
Located in København, Copenhagen
Danish silversmith. Antique silver 830 tea strainer.
Dated 1864.
Length: 19 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Large private collection of European silver tea strainers.
Category
Danish Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
19th Century Tea Cutlery Set - Silver - Complete in Inlaid Box - Napoleon III
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A refined and complete antique silver tea set, dating from circa 1870. The set consists of 12 silver tea spoons, a sugar tong, a tea strainer, a...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Antique Scrambled Glass Paperweight New England Glass Company, American 1852
By New England Glass Company
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine example of a scrambled Glass Paperweight by the New England Glass Company, dating to 1852.
The weight includes latticinio twists and vari...
Category
American American Craftsman Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Antique Lyons 2 Gallon Stoneware Crock With Blue Floral Pattern c1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Lyons 2 Gallon Stoneware Crock With Blue Floral Pattern Signed C1870
Measures - 11 1/8" x 8 3/8" x 8 3/8"
An antique stoneware crock from Lyons, dating to circa 1870. This ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Sterling Silver Three-Piece Bachelor Tea Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver three-piece bachelor tea set or service, boxed, an addition to our diver...
Category
Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique German Cabinet Porcelain Portrait Plate
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique German cabinet portrait porcelain plate of a young win a gypsy dress, Handpainted.
Category
German Neoclassical Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Silver Card Case
Located in London, GB
Chinese Export Silver Card Case, circa 1835, embossed and chased with a scene of figures in battle, while the other side depicts scenes of farming, horse riding, and studying. The ed...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Large Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Centrepiece Candelabrum by Barnards 1854
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1854 by Barnards, this stunning, Victorian, antique sterling silver Centrepiece, features a central glass bowl and 5 spaces for candles. The centrepiece is ri...
Category
English Baroque Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Cream Jug or Milk Jug, London 1856
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1856 by George John Richards, this very attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Cream Jug, stands on three scroll feet, and features a gilt interior, a...
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pr. 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Covered Potpourri Vases w/ Figural Maiden Handles
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th-Century Meissen Porcelain Covered Potpourri, with Pictorial Landscape Scenes, Lion's Paw Feet, and Figural Maiden Handles. Each urn-shaped vessel rests on three grace...
Category
German Rococo Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Mappin Brothers English Tray Old Sheffield, Victorian Style Engraved And Marked
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Please read the entire description carefully, as we strive to provide you with detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items.
This is an excep...
Category
British Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Large Elaboratly Cut Two-Peice Victorian Bowl
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A large and very finely cut-glass Victorian bowl.
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
William IV period Sterling Silver Batchelor Teapot - London 1835
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1835 by George Burrows II & Richard Pearce, this handsome, William IV, Antique Sterling Silver Teapot, is round in shape, plain in style, and features shell a...
Category
English William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large 19th Century Swedish Wooden Trencher Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Large 19th century Swedish wooden trencher bowl. Hand carved wood serving trencher or dough bowl.
Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage met...
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Swedish Primitive Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood
Fischer
Mieg, Pirkenhammer, Large Antique Dish in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Fischer & Mieg, Pirkenhammer. Large antique dish in hand painted porcelain with floral decoration and golden rim. Dated 1853-1873.
Measures: 43.5 x...
Category
Czech Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Important Pillar
Slice Cut William iv Wine Cooler of Exceptional Size
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An important pillar and slice cut William IV wine cooler of exceptional size with frosted bowl and engraved shield.
England, circa 1830.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Communion Set (1863)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver communion set - boxed; an addition to our diverse religious silverware collection.
This exceptional ant...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
ANTIQUE BOHEMIAN GILT CRANBERRY GLASS CENTERPIECE BOWL AND PLATE, 19th CENTURY
Located in Rostock, MV
Cranberry glass serving centerpiece by Moser
circular body with rich decoration all around featuring a continuous line of 24 carat matte and burnished gold scrollwork, standing on a...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Antique English Plates for a Wall Composition
By Royal
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Some antique English plates for a pleasant wall composition with its nice decoration.
There are some restorations on some plates, but not clearly...
Category
English Other Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$1,082 / set
Meissen Crinoline Group
The Heart Box Sale
, by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
Exquisite and rare genre group of the 19th century:
Lady in elaborate, magnificent rococo clothing with a sweeping crinoline and an ermine-trimmed cape enthroned on a richly decorate...
Category
German Rococo Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Commedia Dell
Arte Group Harlequin Family by J.J. Kaendler Germany c1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Commedia dell'Arte figure group from the 19th century:
Harlequin and Columbine with child dancing in a circle: Harlequin in green jacket with golden buttons and white ruff...
Category
German Rococo Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Sevres Porcelain Portrait Plate of Marie Antoinette, Circa 1846.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Sevres Château de Saint-Cloud Porcelain Portrait Plate of Marie Antoinette, Signed DeBrie, Circa 1846.
Pristine plate in cobalt blue and cream with intricately hand-pa...
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Austrian Glass Lobmeyer Style Liqueur Set, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
Liqueur decanter and stopper and six glasses enameled with hunting scenes.
The dimensions of the glass: Height 3", diameter 2".
Category
Austrian Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
English c. 1859-84 Blue Willow Pattern Platter by J.T. Hudden
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1859-1884 Blue Willow pattern platter by J.T. Hudden, England. Fine earthenware in one of J.T. Hudden's (John Thomas), Anchor Rd., Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, most popular motifs....
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English Aesthetic Movement Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
American Primitive Stoneware Blue Glazed Ceramic 11" Pottery Terracotta Jug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
American Primitive Stoneware Blue Glazed Ceramic 11" Pottery Terracotta Jug. Item featured is believed to be terracotta, blue glazed ceramic, repea...
Category
Unknown Rustic Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century Minton Victorian Majolica Game Pie Dish
By Minton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A majolica game pie dish made by Minton & Co. in 1864. The dish takes the form of a wicker basket and is covered with oak leaves, acorns, vines,...
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware, Majolica, Pottery
Fine and Rare William IV English Silver Gilt Coffee Jug
Located in New York, NY
Engraved with a Marquess's coronet. Marked: London, 1834 Maker: Paul Storr.
Category
English Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Eoff&Shepard for Ball, Black Coin Silver Pitcher from 1850s with Natural Motifs
By Ball, Black
Company, Eoff
Shepard
Located in New York, NY
Eoff & Shepard for Ball, Black & Co, coin silver pitcher, made between 1852 and 1861, beautifully adorned with raised natural motifs on the spout and handle. It measures 11 1/2'' in ...
Category
American Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Nathaniel Mills Vinaigrette England, circa 1832
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Exquisite! Vintage Georgian Heirloom Sterling Silver vinaigrette by Nathaniel Mills shaped rectangular form, the lid and base finely en...
Category
British Georgian Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Meissen Porcelain Figural Group of Musician Lovers on Sofa, After J.J. Kandler
Located in New York, NY
A 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Figural Group of Musician Lovers seated on a Sofa with a Pug Dog, After J.J. Kandler. The piece depicts a man and a woman seated on an ornate sofa, each engaged in a musical performance. The woman is elegantly attired in a gown adorned with delicate floral motifs, playing a lute, while the man is dressed in fine blue and gold attire, playing a flute. Their facial expressions reflect concentration and grace as they engage in a shared musical moment. The intricate detailing in their clothing, including the delicate folds of the fabric and the fine detailing of the lace and ribbons, the 24k Gold...
Category
German Rococo Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Masons Ironstone Jug, Violet and White, Asiatic Scene, Ceramic, Circa 1850
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This antique English Ironstone jug showcases the enduring beauty and craftsmanship of early 19th-century British ceramics. Made from durable vitreous pottery, Ironstone was first pat...
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Wedgwood Creamware Hummingbird Butterfly
Flowers Pattern, No. 7961
By Wedgwood
Located in Downingtown, PA
Charming!
Wedgwood Creamware Plates,
Hummingbird Butterfly & Flowers Pattern,
Pattern No. 7961,
Circa 1868.
The set of three absolutely char...
Category
English Arts and Crafts Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Creamware, Pottery
Elegant Vodka Set in Crystal Glass from the first half of the 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Vodka Set in Crystal Glass from the first half of the 19th Century. Beautiful gilded decoration on the vodka bowl and the six accompanying glasses.
Dimensions:
Bowl, heigh...
Category
European Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
A Silver Kiddush Cup, Poland mid 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Tasteful Silver Kiddush Cup, made in Poland in the mid-19th Century.
The Kiddush beaker is set on a flat base and its main body has a cylindrical shape with a flaring lip.
Engrav...
Category
Polish Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Her Majesty’s Vase: A horse racing trophy by John Samuel Hunt
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This silver presentation vase is a small replica of the classical Roman ‘Warwick Vase’. The body is cast and chased with fruiting vines below the rim. The central field has a continuous band with bearded Bacchic heads floating above a lion’s mask and pelt. The applied handles comprise gnarled twisted vine stems. The spreading stem is set on a square foot which in turn sits on an ebonised wooden plinth base. The plinth is applied with two vacant laurel wreath cartouches and two rectangular plaques, one finely engraved with the Royal Coat of Arms and the other inscribed “Plymouth, Devonport and Cornwall Races 1845, the gift of her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria, Augustus Coryton Esqr, W. R. Fortescue Esqr, Stewards” and “Her Majesty’s Vase, value 100gs., for three-year-old and upwards – Heats, about two miles, starting at the T.Y.C. Starting-post, once round, to the Grand Stand Winning-post.” Fully marked and stamped on the side of the foot ‘Hunt & Roskell Late Storr & Mortimer 2225’. English, assayed for London 1845.
Provenance: Her Majesty Queen Victoria. Sir John Barker-Mill, Baronet of Mottisfont.Thence by descent.
John Barker (1803-1860) was created 1st Baronet ‘of Mottisfont in the County of Southampton’ on 16 March 1836. A noted racehorse owner, Barker won numerous prestigious trophies with Giantess, Cymba, Miss Ellis and Pugilist. His most prestigious horse, Leviathan, sire of Giantess, won 16 of 21 starts and was sold to George IV for 2,000 guineas.
Plymouth, Devonport and Cornwall Races were held from 1828 until 1930. The racecourse was a flat, oval course of 12 furlongs with a straight run-in of 2 ½ furlongs. ‘Royal Plates...
Category
English Antique Mid-19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
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