Lot Essay
Sgt George Henry Taylor was a member 'E' Coy Victorian Mounted Rifles, and promoted to Sergent Major in 1890.
Details
A VICTORIAN SILVER PLATE TROPHY
Of elaborate Renaissance revival design, the domed leaf cast cover with a kneeling soldier taking aim, the twin handled cup richly cast with acanthus, swags and scrolls, on a domed, gadrooned foot, engraved:'Mounted Rifles Handicap Trophy presented by T. Watson Esq. Pyramid Hill, won by Sgt Major G.H. Taylor 357 points'
Of elaborate Renaissance revival design, the domed leaf cast cover with a kneeling soldier taking aim, the twin handled cup richly cast with acanthus, swags and scrolls, on a domed, gadrooned foot, engraved:'Mounted Rifles Handicap Trophy presented by T. Watson Esq. Pyramid Hill, won by Sgt Major G.H. Taylor 357 points'
Special notice
A 10% Goods and Services tax (G.S.T) will be charged on the Buyer's Premium on all lots in this sale.