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The Basingstoke Trophy. Silver punch bowl with detachable rim, made by Robert Cooper, London, 1688-9.
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English
Abstract
Of hemispherical form divided into ten narrow panels spaced by narrower vertical matted panels, each flat chased with an exotic plant, the large panels on one side depicting a fanciful version of the race. The panels show: A herald sounding the start and a boy running after the race. An enthusiast also running. A horse and jockey. A posturing figure holding the finish flag with an excited boy at his side. An attendant offering the winning prize in the form of the monteith. On the other side, extravagant figures flank the inscription 'Basingstoke plate Octo: ye 2d, 1688'; applied with two bail handles held in the mouth of an old man mounted on a partly pierced cartouche with pendant drapery, moulded lip and spreading rim foot, the detachable notched rim flat-chased to complete the design of the body with exotic birds and plants divided by matted panels.