AN AUSTRALIAN SILVER TROPHY CUP BY J. M. WENDT, ADELAIDE, CIRCA 1897
AN AUSTRALIAN SILVER TROPHY CUP BY J. M. WENDT, ADELAIDE, CIRCA 1897Estimate $3,000 – $5,000
the domed foot naturalistically modelled as a rock strewn grassy mound, the standard moulded as three entwined grapevines surmounted by a bowl relief decorated with various fruits, flanked by bold loop handles and a conforming cover, inscribed "Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of S. A., presented by A.M. Simpson Esq., awarded to Messrs. T. E. Robson & Son, for collection of dried fruits limited to 12 varieties, won at the September shows, 1897.8.9, Samuel Goode, President, C. M. Bagot, secretary", hallmarked J. M. Wendt, Adelaide, lion passant, crown and monarchs head
35CM HIGH, 1130GMS
PROVENANCE
Private Collection, Adelaide