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LOT 35

Lot 35

The Routh Cups
Pair of George III Silver Covered Cups, Joseph Hardy, London, 1806

The Routh Cups Pair of George III Silver Covered Cups, Joseph Hardy, London, 1806
Lot 35 Details
The Routh Cups
Pair of George III Silver Covered Cups, Joseph Hardy, London, 1806

with entwined serpent handles and Routh crest finials, in their fitted oak cases
height 16.5" — 42 cm.
196.3 oz. — 6106 grams

Estimate $7,000-$10,000

Realised: $38,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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The Routh Cups Pair of George III Silver Covered Cups, Joseph Hardy, London, 1806
  • The Routh Cups Pair of George III Silver Covered Cups, Joseph Hardy, London, 1806
  • The Routh Cups Pair of George III Silver Covered Cups, Joseph Hardy, London, 1806
Provenance:

John Routh (1777-1853) of Halifax, Nova Scotia;
by descent to the present owners

Note:

Presented by subscription to the memory of Richard Routh (1749-1801), Chief Justice of Newfoundland (1798-1801), whose life was lost at sea with all aboard H.M. Sloop of War “The Fly”

CONDITION DETAILS

Each cup engraved on one side “THIS, AND A SIMILAR CUP, / A TRIBUTE OF GRATITUDE, RESPECT AND ESTEEM, / For the memory of the late / RICHARD ROUTH ESQUIRE, / CHIEF JUSTICE AND COLLECTOR OF HIS MAJESTYS / CUSTOMS IN THE ISLAND OF NEWFOUNDLAND, / were presented by the SUBSCRIBERS written / on the other side in testemony of his / UPRIGHT, HONORABLE AND MERITORIOUS CONDUCT, / in the discharge of his DUTY, / in those HIGH and Dignified OFFICES.”; the other side with subscribers: “VICE ADMIRAL / SIR ERASMUS GOWER / GOVERNOR OF NEWFOUNDLAND / IOHN REEVES ESQR. / GEORGE GARLAND ESQR., MP / IOHN IEFFERY ESQR., MP / WM. SPURRIER ESQR. / MESSRS. DAVID SAUNDERS & PIERCE SWEETMAN / MESSRS. IAMES HUNTER & CO / MESSRS. CUNNINGHAME / STEVENSON & CO / MESSRS. IOHN CRAWFORD & CO / MESSRS. STUART & RENNIE / MESSRS. STILL MAY & CO / MESSRS. HART EPPES & GADEN”; a few minor dents and scuffs are not significant; otherwise substantially in good condition; well marked on the base rims and flanges of covers; finials are not marked

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  • 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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