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ALEXANDER AUBERTS CUP A GEORGE III SILVER GILT PARTLY-FLUTED VASE-SHAPED TWO-HANDLED CUP AND COVER on spreading foot, with reeded borders and reeded foliage handles, the spool-shaped cover with acorn finial, engraved with a coat-of-arms and presentation inscription to Lt. Col. Alexander Aubert, from the "Loyal Islington Volunteers", dated 1797, by Henry Chawner and John Emes, 1797, in original fitted mahogany case with brass handles, lock plate and key
14½in. high
(35ozs.)
The arms are those of Alexander Aubert (1730-1805). Although a Director and later Governor of the London Assurance Company he is best remembered for his scientific interests, and was elected to the Royal Society - 1772. In 1788 he purchased Highbury House, Islington for 6,000 guineas, and erected in the grounds with the help of his friend Smeaton, the celebrated engineer, a new observatory one of the last in the country. In 1797 he organised and was appointed lieutenant-colonel of the "Loyal Islington Volunteers", at which time was presented with this cup.
14½in. high
(35ozs.)
The arms are those of Alexander Aubert (1730-1805). Although a Director and later Governor of the London Assurance Company he is best remembered for his scientific interests, and was elected to the Royal Society - 1772. In 1788 he purchased Highbury House, Islington for 6,000 guineas, and erected in the grounds with the help of his friend Smeaton, the celebrated engineer, a new observatory one of the last in the country. In 1797 he organised and was appointed lieutenant-colonel of the "Loyal Islington Volunteers", at which time was presented with this cup.