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• Auction House:
  Leski Auctions
• Sale Name:
  Australian & Historical
• Sale Date:
  29 May 2021 ~ 11am (AEST) - Session 1: Lots 1 - 684
  30 May 2021 ~ 11am (AEST) - Session 2: Lots 685 - 1314
• Lot #:
  6
• Lot Description:
  WILLIAM EDWARDS “Victorian Rifle Club Challenge Cup, Match No.1, First Prize” sterling silver trophy cup, circa 1863
  superbly adorned with fine and deep repousse decoration by master decorator William Edwards depicting a hunting scene with three kangaroos an emu and hunters on horseback. Cup blank made by Daniel and Charles Houle, London, 1861. Interior with original gilt wash. Original BRUSH & MacDONNELL plush box (rare)
  20cm high, 400 grams
• Notes:
  This trophy was first awarded in 1863 and was perpetually awarded during the following seven years finishing in 1870. Further engraved “7. ROUNDS 200, 500 AND 600 YARDS”, also engraved with each winner and their points score: 1863 MAY 2nd, JOHN HAMILTON 60 POINTS. 1863 SEPT. 12th, JOHN RICHMOND 58 POINTS. 1863 NOV. 14th, WILLIAM PETERSON 61 POINTS. 1864 March 12th, J. RAINSFORD 55 POINTS. 1864 AUG. 6th, T. SARGOOD 59 POINTS. 1864 OCT. 29th, D. McHUTCHISON 47 POINTS. 1865 NOV. 4th, S.T. DOUGLAS 56 POINTS. 1869 DEC. 11th, D. McHUTCHISON 67 POINTS. 1870 MAR. 12th, D. McHUTCHISON 63 POINTS
• Estimate:
  A$8,000 - 12,000
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Silver

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