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A SILVER PLATED JUG COMMISSIONED FOR UNIVERSITY COLLAGE OXFORD

Offered by: Fileman Antiques

Description
A SILVER PLATED JUG COMMISSIONED FOR UNIVERSITY COLLAGE OXFORD
REF: FA1627
£995.00

The generous, globular glass body rests upon a finely beaded silver foot, exquisitely chased with delicate Neoclassical ornamentation. The silver plated collar is adorned with repoussé floral garlands and bold lion masks. Crowning the lid, a finely cast lion stands in noble profile upon the University Collage Oxford coat of arms. Commissioned to mark the sporting achievements of Edward Southwell Garnier in 1870 hurdles, who then went on to become the British 120 yards hurdles champion in 1871 and a first class cricketer for Oxford University.

Signed
E.S Garnier 1870, Univ Coll Athletic Sports, 120Yds Hurdle Race 18sec 220Yds Hurdle Race 28sec

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	1870
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	FA1627
Incollect Reference #:	878096

Dimensions

W.	5.91 in;	H.	11.22 in;	D.	6.1 in;
W.	15 cm;	H.	28.5 cm;	D.	15.5 cm;

Message from Seller:

Established in the 1890’s, Fileman Antiques are now a fifth generation family run business, based in the historic village of Steyning in the beautiful countryside of West Sussex, restoring and supplying the finest eighteenth and nineteenth century lighting and glass.

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