IMPRESSIVE BRITISH RIFLE SHOOTING TROPHY PRESENTED BY JOSEPH HOULT, ESQUIRE M.P., OXTON RIFLE CLUB, 1902 CHALLENGE CUP.

Massive 29″ tall sterling marksman trophy, weighing 130 troy ounces, two-handled loving cup with lid with a 5″ finial in the shape of a British soldier in field gear wearing Anzac hat. Presentation reads “OXTON RIFLE CLUB / CHALLENGE CUP / PRESENTED BY / JOSEPH HOULT, ESQ. M.P. / MEMBER FOR THE WIRRAL DIVISION OF CHESHIRE / TO / ENCOURAGE THE ART OF / RIFLING SHOOTING / 1902”. Joseph Hoult (1847-1917) was a British ship owner from Liverpool, a member of the Conservative Party who sat in the House of Commons from 1900-1906. PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: Very good overall. In-polish with several professionally repaired dents. British silver proofs and makers mark engraved on base “Campbell & Lumby, Silversmiths, Liverpool”. Finial on top is sitting on pedestal that is bent about 10 degrees. 53091-238 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2149

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
	2149	$5,750.00	IMPRESSIVE BRITISH RIFLE SHOOTING TROPHY PRESENTED BY JOSEPH HOULT, ESQUIRE M.P., OXTON RIFLE CLUB, 1902 CHALLENGE CUP. Massive 29″ tall sterling marksman trophy, weighing 130 troy ounces, two-handled loving cup with lid with a 5″ finial in the shape of a British soldier in field gear wearing Anzac hat. Presentation reads “OXTON RIFLE CLUB / CHALLENGE CUP / PRESENTED BY / JOSEPH HOULT, ESQ. M.P. / MEMBER FOR THE WIRRAL DIVISION OF CHESHIRE / TO / ENCOURAGE THE ART OF / RIFLING SHOOTING / 1902”. Joseph Hoult (1847-1917) was a British ship owner from Liverpool, a member of the Conservative Party who sat in the House of Commons from 1900-1906. PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: Very good overall. In-polish with several professionally repaired dents. British silver proofs and makers mark engraved on base “Campbell & Lumby, Silversmiths, Liverpool”. Finial on top is sitting on pedestal that is bent about 10 degrees. 53091-238 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2149 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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IMPRESSIVE BRITISH RIFLE SHOOTING TROPHY PRESENTED BY JOSEPH HOULT, ESQUIRE M.P., OXTON RIFLE CLUB, 1902 CHALLENGE CUP.