A George IV Royal Yacht Club silver gilt racing trophy won by Menai in 1829

A George IV Royal Yacht Club silver gilt racing trophy won by Menai in 1829. This large and impressive cup is in the form of a classical urn set on a capstan flanked by two anchors. The lip and base are moulded and incised to represent foaming waves. The body of the cup is applied with two tritons with bifurcated tails holding large scallop shell basins. There are two inscriptions reading ‘Royal Yacht Club 1829’ and ‘Won by Mr Assheton Smith’s Menai August 3rd 1829’ above beautifully rendered panoplies comprising ropes, anchors, compasses and buoys. Assay marks for Benjamin Smith, London, 1829.

Estimate:£22,500

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