FRENCH 1908 SOLID SILVER MARKSMAN TROPHY ON WOOD PLINTH.

19″ tall including plinth; trophy is 14″ attached to plinth. Five tier sterling cup has a mix of repousse decoration with a large vignette of a target superimposed over crossed rifles with a floral wreath. Two-handled cup has French presentation which can be read in photographs, which has six plaques dating from 1908-1913, giving award to different marksmen from different companies, different battalions over the years. The cup originally was a prize offered by Lt. Colonel A. Chiry of his regiment. PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bowl still retains 80% of its orig thinning gilt. Silver patina, old cleaning. Maker mark on base “FAIT A MOLENBEEK ST. JEAN J. DE MAYER 1908 800”. 53091-235 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2150

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2150	$5,750.00	FRENCH 1908 SOLID SILVER MARKSMAN TROPHY ON WOOD PLINTH. 19″ tall including plinth; trophy is 14″ attached to plinth. Five tier sterling cup has a mix of repousse decoration with a large vignette of a target superimposed over crossed rifles with a floral wreath. Two-handled cup has French presentation which can be read in photographs, which has six plaques dating from 1908-1913, giving award to different marksmen from different companies, different battalions over the years. The cup originally was a prize offered by Lt. Colonel A. Chiry of his regiment. PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bowl still retains 80% of its orig thinning gilt. Silver patina, old cleaning. Maker mark on base “FAIT A MOLENBEEK ST. JEAN J. DE MAYER 1908 800”. 53091-235 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2150 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FRENCH 1908 SOLID SILVER MARKSMAN TROPHY ON WOOD PLINTH.