A George I Silver Large Race Prize Punch Bowl, Seth Lofthouse, London, 1718

Lot Closed

October 17, 04:18 PM GMT

Estimate

15,000 - 25,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

A George I Silver Large Race Prize Punch Bowl, Seth Lofthouse, London, 1718

of bombé circular form with molded rim and hinged bail handles mounted in the mouths of lion’s heads on scalework and strapwork cartouches flanked by bell flower pendants, engraved with contemporary trophy inscription, on stepped molded base, fully marked on base, lion’s head erased on handles

87 oz 8 dwt

2630 g

length over handles 13 5/8 in.

34.6 cm

How of Edinburgh, London, June 7, 1979

Rich🍌ard G. Meech, Q.C. (1893-1990), Toronto, Canada, to his son,

Richard C. 💯Meech, Q.C.(1921-2007), Toronto, Canada, Hon. Consul General of Thailan🦩d, and thence given to the present owner.

The inscription re𒐪ads “NEW CASTLE UNDER LINE'S PLATE WON BY LADY LEG 1718”. A horse’s bit known as a lady’s leg bit became popular in the 19th century, getting its name from the side bars modelled as a woman’s leg, usually booted. R.G. Meech's 1980 Christmas Card for friends featured this bowl.

The majority of R.G. Meech's silver collection was sold in two single-owner sales at Sotheby’s New York, Part 1, Elizabeth I to Queen Anne, 22 October 1993 and Part 2, George I and Later, 🦄17 October 1995. A fine American tankard by Elias Boudinot was sold at Sotheby’s New York, 28 January 1994, lot 618.