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A Fine English Regatta Silver Cup 1882

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:300.00 CAD Estimated At:360.00 - 390.00 CAD
A Fine English Regatta Silver Cup 1882
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A 26 cm tall, 386 gram trophy cup/goblet, 123mm across top, with gold-gilded interior, 1879 Birmingham hallmark by Elkington & Company; nicely engraved on front with various fonts: "Agerroft Amateur Regatta / 29th July 1882 / The Phillips Prize / For Senior Fours / Won By / J. Thompson (Bow) - 3. S.H. Chershed / 2. C.M. Day(?) - A.A. Hash (S.th) / A. Webb (Cox) / 4 Boats Started". In excellent condition for the age, with or two light bruises on backp well oxidized over time, however the piece would restore to good brilliance with some dedicated elbow-grease. A nice display piece, just under 140 years old, with net silver content of 11.48 oz