Victorian Silver Plated Presentation Military Trophy Pitcher
Victorian Silver Plated Presentation Military Trophy Pitcher
c. 1865. English
The lid on military trophy is toped with a detailed miniature metal figurine of a soldier or rifleman wearing a traditional military helmet and uniform, holding a rifle across his lap while kneeling. The main body is decorated with high relief repousse work depicting deep, blooming floral motifs, including large roses and swirling acanthus leaves. The engraved presentation inscription featured within an ornate cartouche on the antique pitcher reads:
Annual Rifle Competition
First Prize , presented by Captain John Boyd. Won by Ensign James Mossman, 1865.
Historical context: The military unit : the abreviation E.R.V. stands foe the Edinburgh Rifle Volunteers (17th Company), a prominent British Volunteer Force unit formed in Scotland during the mid-19th century amid fears of French invasion. Marked on the underside.
H. 11" x W. 9"
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Victorian Silver Plated Presentation Military Trophy Pitcher
c. 1865. English
The lid on military trophy is toped with a detailed miniature metal figurine of a soldier or rifleman wearing a traditional military helmet and uniform, holding a rifle across his lap while kneeling. The main body is decorated with high relief repousse work depicting deep, blooming floral motifs, including large roses and swirling acanthus leaves. The engraved presentation inscription featured within an ornate cartouche on the antique pitcher reads:
Annual Rifle Competition
First Prize , presented by Captain John Boyd. Won by Ensign James Mossman, 1865.
Historical context: The military unit : the abreviation E.R.V. stands foe the Edinburgh Rifle Volunteers (17th Company), a prominent British Volunteer Force unit formed in Scotland during the mid-19th century amid fears of French invasion. Marked on the underside.
H. 11" x W. 9"
Condition
Good condition. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com
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