Roberts and Belk, Sheffield 1874, Victoria Coursing Club Trophy

ovoid body, the upper section embossed with foliate scroll and fruit motifs, with two cartouches, beaded border to base, trumpet foot with beaded girdle on spreading base with fruit and foliate decoration, two rising handles from masks on the body

to the broad rim above a narrow neck, inscribed ‘Victoria Coursing Club/1875/Vice Presidents Cup/64 dogs/won by/Mr John Wagner’s/Bk.d.Chaorn/Pell Mell – Nellie/’, engraved scene of two hounds and handler, hallmarked (A/F)

Measurements:

weight 1630 grams height 43cm

• EStimate $1,500 - $2,500