Smith & Singer
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The 1959 Caulfield Cup, won by Regal Wench, 9ct gold, T. Gaunt & Co., Melbourne

Estimate $50,000 – $60,000

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the body with gently tapering sides flanked by two scroll arms, supported on a tapering stem above a stepped circular foot, inscribed 'CAULFIELD CUP / 1959 / WON BY / W J. MURRELL'S / brm REGAL WENCH', hallmarked 'GAUNT'S'and '9CT'; together with the original octagonal fiddleback blackwood base
690 gms, 32.5 cm high, 41 cm high (with base)

  • Lot Sold SOLD

Provenance

Mr W.J. Murrell, acquired 1959
Ms Sally Rich-Murrell and Ms Jackie Murrell, by descent from the above in 1997

Condition Report

Light surface abrasions and scratches to the body of the cup in places, but generally in overall good order. Inscription clear. Dark vertical tarnish mark running from downwards from the top edge of one side of the interior to the base. Octagonal base in overall good order with very light wear in places.

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