A George III silver cup and cover

THE BODY WITH MAKER'S MARK OF JAMES DEMPSTER, EDINBURGH, 1802, THE COVER WITH MAKER'S MARK OF JOHN ROBINS, LONDON, 1804

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A George III silver cup and cover
The body with maker's mark of James Dempster, Edinburgh, 1802, the cover with maker's mark of John Robins, London, 1804
Vase-shaped and spreading circular foot, with two reeded leaf-capped bracket handles, the detachable domed cover with detachable horse and jockey finial, with thistle, shamrock, acorn, oak-leaf and rose borders, the body engraved with two thistle cartouches each with presentation inscription, marked on body, cover and finial, in wood box with brass lock-plate and carrying handle
17in. (44cm.) high
64ozs. (1,995gr.)

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Lot Essay

The present race course at Kelso was opened in 1822, previously racing had taken place at Caverton Edge. Both race-courses were owned by the Duke of Roxburghe. The first meets at Caverton Edge were funded by the Caledonian Hunt, who gave a plate of 50 guineas to be run for in 1751. In 1793 the King's Hundred Guineas began.

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