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MARK OF OMAR RAMSDEN, LONDON, 1928
Details
THE EARL OF LONSDALE GOLD CUP
A GEORGE V 18CT GOLD PRESENTATION GOBLET
MARK OF OMAR RAMSDEN, LONDON, 1928
The circular section bowl with a slightly flaring rim, supported on a lobed pedestal foot, engraved with a presentation inscription, the stem modelled as shields, engraved with alternating coats-of-arms and badges, marked on bowl, the base engraved 'OMAR RAMSDEN ME FECIT'
6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm.) high
14.4 oz. (448 gr.)
The arms are those of Hugh Cecil Lowther (1857-1944), fifth Earl of Lonsdale.
The badge is that of the Automobile Association.
The inscription reads: 'I WAS WROUGHT FOR THE EARL OF LONSDALE TO MARK HIS GOLDEN WEDDING DAY JUNE 27TH, 1928 BY COMMAND OF THE AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION'
A GEORGE V 18CT GOLD PRESENTATION GOBLET
MARK OF OMAR RAMSDEN, LONDON, 1928
The circular section bowl with a slightly flaring rim, supported on a lobed pedestal foot, engraved with a presentation inscription, the stem modelled as shields, engraved with alternating coats-of-arms and badges, marked on bowl, the base engraved 'OMAR RAMSDEN ME FECIT'
6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm.) high
14.4 oz. (448 gr.)
The arms are those of Hugh Cecil Lowther (1857-1944), fifth Earl of Lonsdale.
The badge is that of the Automobile Association.
The inscription reads: 'I WAS WROUGHT FOR THE EARL OF LONSDALE TO MARK HIS GOLDEN WEDDING DAY JUNE 27
Literature
Eric Turner and Lynn Springer Roberts, English Silver, Masterpieces by Omar Ramsden From the Campbell Collection, David A. Hanks & Associates, New York, 1992, p. 53.
Exhibited
Chicago, Montreal, Nashville, Williamstown, and Toronto, English Silver, Masterpieces by Omar Ramsden From The Campbell Collection, no. 31.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.