A George III silver-gilt equestrian trophy, 'Doncaster Cup' Daniel Smith and Robert Sharp, London, 1767
Allover decorated with finely cast grape vine motifs and mounted with scrolling grape vine handles, engraved to lip: "DONCASTER CUP, 1770/RANDOLPH MARRIOTT & ANTHONY WHARTON, ESQes. STEWARDS;" marked to side and flange of cover.
Provenance: The Collection of Victor Niederhoffer.
The Doncaster Cup was established in 1766, first at Cantley Common and, since 1776, at the Doncaster race course. The annual event is held in September of each year. At the time that this cup was won, in 1770, the race was four miles, though the distance today is just over two miles. Nevertheless, it is considered a long-distance course and is one of the three races that comprise the "Stayers' Triple Crown," a series of races for horses that excel at longer distances.
Allover decorated with finely cast grape vine motifs and mounted with scrolling grape vine handles, engraved to lip: "DONCASTER CUP, 1770/RANDOLPH MARRIOTT & ANTHONY WHARTON, ESQes. STEWARDS;" marked to side and flange of cover.
H: 18 in., W: 15 1/2 in. Weight: 128 oz. t.
Provenance: The Collection of Victor Niederhoffer.
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Allover decorated with finely cast grape vine motifs and mounted with scrolling grape vine handles, engraved to lip: "DONCASTER CUP, 1770/RANDOLPH MARRIOTT & ANTHONY WHARTON, ESQes. STEWARDS;" marked to side and flange of cover.
Provenance: The Collection of Victor Niederhoffer.
The Doncaster Cup was established in 1766, first at Cantley Common and, since 1776, at the Doncaster race course. The annual event is held in September of each year. At the time that this cup was won, in 1770, the race was four miles, though the distance today is just over two miles. Nevertheless, it is considered a long-distance course and is one of the three races that comprise the "Stayers' Triple Crown," a series of races for horses that excel at longer distances.
Allover decorated with finely cast grape vine motifs and mounted with scrolling grape vine handles, engraved to lip: "DONCASTER CUP, 1770/RANDOLPH MARRIOTT & ANTHONY WHARTON, ESQes. STEWARDS;" marked to side and flange of cover.
H: 18 in., W: 15 1/2 in. Weight: 128 oz. t.
Provenance: The Collection of Victor Niederhoffer.
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