Race cup
Category
Silver
Date
1772
Materials
Silver
Measurements
406 mm (Height)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Ormesby Hall, Redcar and Cleveland
NT 709437
Summary
Neoclassical silver racecup urn with two elaborate scales double snake handles to either side. A pine cone finial to the cover with acanthus leaf moulding to the edge and around the cone.Garlands draped around the body with rosettes. Acanthus leaves also at the base and on to the narrow shaft. Engraved on rim made in London in 1772. R Daniel Smith & Robert Sharp, makers D S S
Provenance
Pennyman collection devised in October 1961 to The National Trust under the terms of Col. J.B.W. Pennyman's will.
Marks and inscriptions
NORTH ALLERTON CUP, 1772, Sr J As PENNYMAN BART thoS PEIRSE Esqr STEWARDS