Decorative Arts and Design Auction

December 11, 2013

LOT 19

Lot 19

The Ayrshire Herd Book Cup
Impressive Victorian Scottish Silver Covered Cup, Brown Kilk, Glasgow, 1895

The Ayrshire Herd Book Cup  
Impressive Victorian Scottish Silver Covered Cup, Brown Kilk, Glasgow, 1895
Lot 19 Details
The Ayrshire Herd Book Cup
Impressive Victorian Scottish Silver Covered Cup, Brown Kilk, Glasgow, 1895

repoussé and engraved with scroll edged matted ground panels of fruiting oak and scrolling foliage enclosing rosette medallions and applied with four cow’s heads inscribed LADY FLORA, BRIGHT SMILE, BEAUTY and POLLY II, the scroll cartouches with AYRSHIRE HERD BOOK CUP presentation inscription and winners of the trophy 1895-98;
sold together with eight associated silver medals and a framed print portrait of Lady Flora (10407)
height 29" — 73.6 cm.
192.3 oz. — 5981 grams

Estimate $4,000-$6,000

Realised: $8,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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The Ayrshire Herd Book Cup  
Impressive Victorian Scottish Silver Covered Cup, Brown Kilk, Glasgow, 1895
  • The Ayrshire Herd Book Cup  
Impressive Victorian Scottish Silver Covered Cup, Brown Kilk, Glasgow, 1895
  • The Ayrshire Herd Book Cup  
Impressive Victorian Scottish Silver Covered Cup, Brown Kilk, Glasgow, 1895
  • The Ayrshire Herd Book Cup  
Impressive Victorian Scottish Silver Covered Cup, Brown Kilk, Glasgow, 1895
  • The Ayrshire Herd Book Cup  
Impressive Victorian Scottish Silver Covered Cup, Brown Kilk, Glasgow, 1895
Provenance:

William Howie, Burnhouses, Galston, Ayrshire; by descent to his grandson, the present owner

CONDITION DETAILS

Cracks to all four bosses at knop of pedestal base; otherwise substantially in good condition; well marked on the body and cover, makers’ marks overstriking another; weight includes the eight medals (364 grams)

LOT 19
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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