A Victorian Silver Two-Handled Trophy-Cup by Stephen Smith and William Nicholson, London, 1853

campana-shaped and on spreading base cast with rockwork and applied with two cast greyhounds, the stem cast as a branch and with oak leaves, acorns and branches, with two similarly cast bifurcated handles and rim, the body applied on one side with plaque, cast in high relief with a hare coursing scene, the other side engraved with an inscription 38cm high, 43 cm wide, overhandles 135 oz 3 dwt, 4,203gr The inscription reads 'Altcar Club The Members Plate 32 Dogs Won by Britomart 18th and 19th March 1852'.

Fully marked under rim. Further part marked on base, on plaque and on back leg of each cast greyhound. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The plaque is rivited to the body and some of the rivits have become detached which means the plaque is somewhat loose. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the Seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage people to see an item in person when possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.