$7,000
Elkington & Co. (Birmingham, England), first half of 20th century. 9kt rose gold on copper Seaton Pippin Challenge Cup with acorn and oak leaf finial at top of lid on double handled trophy cup raised on circular foot on a square plinth base. Exterior engraved with "The Seaton Pippin Challenge Cup Presented by Paul Moore for competition at the National Horse Snow of America Won by 1929 Miss Fre Sa Owner Casilis Farm, 1930 King of the Plain Owned by John R. Thompson, 1931 Gipsey Princess Owned by Mrs. William C. Cox, 1932 Gipsey Princess Owned by Mrs. William C. Cox, 1933 Cassilis Clansman Owned by Adrian Van Sinderen", verso with "Won by 1934 La La Success Owned by Miss Judy King, 1935 La La Success Owned by Miss Judy King, 1936 La La Success Owned by Miss Judy King". Marked on upper edge with maker's mark, beside 9 and 375 next to anchor for Birmingham and date letter of I. Approximate height 9.75", width (across handles) 6.5". Total weight approximately 468.5 grams.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-01-04
