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• Auction House:
  Mossgreen
• Sale Name:
  Australian & Colonial - Antique & Historical
• Sale Date:
  19 May 2015 ~ 2pm
• Lot #:
  153
• Lot Description:
  An Indian silver wine jug of historical Royal family interest, 19th Century
  with all-over floral chased decoration & intertwined snake handle. Base with inset handwritten paper card "From The Prince Of Wales" & engraved "Given by H.R.H THE PRINCE OF WALES, To The REV'D ARTHUR ROBINS Christmas 1883". Rev. Arthur Robins (1834-1899) Rector or Holy Trinity Church Windsor 1882-1899, was known as "The Soldier's Bishop" after being appointed by Queen Victoria to Her Majesty's household troops at Windsor. Robins anonymously published 2 novels "Miriam May" [1860] & "Crispin Ken" [1861], both of which preached about the morals of fallen women, unwed mothers & the sanctity of marriage. Original gilt finish.
  31cm, Weight 965 grams
• Estimate:
  A$6,000 - 10,000
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Silver

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