Lot #46 - The highly important Adelaide Hunt Club Cup of 1881, 18ct gold, by Henry Steiner
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Auction House:Sotheby's Australia
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Sale Name:Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design
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Sale Date:25 Oct 2016 ~ 6pm
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Lot #:46
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Lot Description:The highly important Adelaide Hunt Club Cup of 1881, 18ct gold, by Henry Steiner
modelled to a neoclassical form, with an elongated scroll handle, an inverted spout, the collared neck with a band of acanthus leaves above a tapered body bearing the inscription: 'Adelaide Hunt Club Cup/ 1881/ Presented by/ R. Barr Smith/ Won by/ Robertson Bros. B. G. Roebuck./ Ridden by/ T.J.Baker', terminating in an applied band of palm fronds on a circular foot capped by acanthus leaves. Marks: H.Steiner (Crown) Adelaide/ 18.C, identical marks to foot with the omittance of Crown
585 gms, 36.3 high cm -
Estimate:A$160,000 - 220,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Collectables
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