A William IV Silver Cup and Cover by Edward, Edward, John and William Barnard, London, 1833, Retailed by Braithwaite and Jones, London

campana-shaped and on foliage chased lobed foot, the rim and detachable cover with similar foliage, the body with a band of chased trailing foliage, flowers and fruiting grapevines, with two branch-cast handles, each side with a vacant cartouche, one surrounded by three horses and riding tack the other with foliage and rocaille, the interior gilded, the cover with an associated French finial cast as a cauliflower and leaves, on a later ebonised plinth with an applied plaque engraved with an inscription 33cm wide over handles, 37.5m high excluding plinth, weight of silver 129oz 9dwt, 4,026gr The inscription on the plinth reads 'The Thirsk Hunt Cup 1956 won by L. B. Holliday's "Sonorous" 4 Years Carrying 93'.

Fully marked on body near handle. Further part marked inside cover. The finial marked with French post 1838 standard mark. There is some wear to the marks, though each is generally clear. The foot engraved 'Braitwaite & Jones Fec't London'. There is some wear to the engraved signature. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The two cartouches have each been erased. There is the remains of gilding to the exterior though this is almost entirely gone. The gilding inside is pale. Part of one leg on one horse is lacking. There is a small patch on the cover, perhaps where a notch had been cut to accommodate a ladle. The later plinth with some scratching and wear. The later finial with a crack to one leaf. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. 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 prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. 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. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.