A VICTORIAN SILVER TROPHY CUP AND COVER

MARK OF DANIEL HOULE AND CHARLES HOULE, LONDON, 1868

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A VICTORIAN SILVER TROPHY CUP AND COVER
Mark of Daniel Houle and Charles Houle, London, 1868
Urn-form on stylized capstan base, the rope-twist knop rising to a plain body with two anchor-form handles, with beaded rim, one side engraved with a crest, the other with a presentation inscription, the cover surmounted by a fully-modelled cherub playing pipes, with gilt interior, marked on shoulder, cover and finial
18in. high; 94oz. 10dwt.

Provenance

Jon Bannenberg Ltd, London, 1985
The FORBES Magazine Collection, for the Highlander

Lot Essay

The presentation inscription reads: "The Albert Cup PRESENTED BY THE ROYAL ALBERT YACHT CLUB 20TH AUGUST 1868 WON BY THE MENAI WALTER F. STUTFIELD. OWNER"

Beginning in 1839, an annual Regatta took place off Southsea, Portsmouth, and in 1864 the Albert Yacht Club was formed and took over the race. In mid-1865, Queen Victoria gave permission to change the name of the club to the Royal Albert Yacht Club. In 1868, when this trophy was presented, the Commodore was H.R.H. Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh.

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