Stock No. 2735	George III sterling silver racing goblet
	Very decorative George III sterling silver goblet engraved as a racing prize. London 1817. Maker either IA or JA. The bottom half of the maker's mark has been obliterated by part of a leaf from the band of bright-cut engraving. The rim of the goblet is reeded, as is also the side of the circular base. There is also a band of reeding where the bowl of the goblet joins the stem. There are five thin rings of bright-cut engraving on the base. Just beneath the rim and the hallmarks, there is a very decorative band of bright cut engraving about 0.11 inches (0.28cm) wide depicting leaves, flowers, berries and acorns. On one side of the goblet, beneath this band are engraved the entwined initials RJ. The other side of the goblet is engraved "CODICOTE HEATH, RACES/ June 19th 1817/ Hack STAKES."
	Maker :- IA or JA

Condition :-Extremely good condition with crisp engraving and hallmarks
Hallmarked :- London 1817
Size :-	4.4 inches (11.2 cm) high x 3.05 inches (7.75 cm) diameter at rim
Weight :- 3.86 ozt (120.2 g)
Apart from the fact that this goblet is a racing trophy and a very attractive drinking vessel, it is also a very versatile object since it can be used for flowers or bon bons etc..

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