Two-handled silver trophy 'Maze Races, the Hill Cup presented by...
Two-handled silver trophy 'Maze Races, the Hill Cup presented by Lord Arthur Hill', with grapevine band, reeded stem, cornucopia handles, flower finial and circular base. Dublin, 1810. Makers William Law and unidentified maker I.S. (2300 g; h. approx. 40 cm) (defects) The Hill Cup was established as the prize for the Maze Races, the historic horse races held at Maze, near Lisburn, among the oldest in Ireland. Presented by Lord Arthur Hill, a member of the family of the Marquesses of Downshire, it reflects the family's longstanding patronage of local horse racing. The historic racecourse at Maze forms the nucleus of the present-day Down Royal Racecourse, which remains one of Ireland's principal racecourses.
Estimate € 3,500 - 4,000
Two-handled silver trophy 'Maze Races, the Hill Cup presented by Lord Arthur Hill', with grapevine band, reeded stem, cornucopia handles, flower finial and circular base. Dublin, 1810. Makers William Law and unidentified maker I.S. (2300 g; h. approx. 40 cm) (defects) The Hill Cup was established as the prize for the Maze Races, the historic horse races held at Maze, near Lisburn, among the oldest in Ireland. Presented by Lord Arthur Hill, a member of the family of the Marquesses of Downshire, it reflects the family's longstanding patronage of local horse racing. The historic racecourse at Maze forms the nucleus of the present-day Down Royal Racecourse, which remains one of Ireland's principal racecourses.
Estimate € 3,500 - 4,000
