A George V Silver Bowl
by Mappin and Webb, London, 1913

inspired by the Irish Ardagh chalice, the bowl tapering and with Celtic motif band, the stem, handles and border of the foot each similarly decorated, with an overall hammered finish, engraved underneath with an inscription

34cm wide over handles, 19cm high, 47oz 7dwt, 1,473gr

The inscription reads 'The Lancashire & Yorkshire Post Office Football Challenge Cup 1914'.

The present cup is inspired by the famous Ardagh Chalice which is now in the collection of the National Museum of Ireland, having been discovered in 1868 at Reerasta, Ardagh, Co. Limerick amongst a hoard of metalwork dating from the 8th and 9th century. The original, described by the National Museum of Ireland as representing '... a high point in early medieval craftsmanship and can be compared in this regard to the Tara Brooch and the Derrynaflan Paten.' is made from spun silver and applied with gold, silver, glass, amber and enamel. The underside is set with a polished rock crystal and the bowl and foot are attached with a bronze pin.

Sold for £1,000
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500

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Fully marked near rim. Further stamped underneath with maker's name. The marks are generally clear. There is some surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There are some more obvious scratches near the rim on one side. There is some minor pitting inside.

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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 16th Jul, 2022

To include attractive and beautiful pieces of jewellery, with a selection of fine jewels by Boodles, Bulgari, Chopard, Tiffany, Hennell and Cartier, a strong selection of vintage collector’s and luxury modern watches, and fine pieces of period silver.

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