An Indian Colonial Trophy Cup And Cover - Jul 07, 2022 | Dreweatts Donnington Priory In Berkshire
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AN INDIAN COLONIAL TROPHY CUP AND COVER

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AN INDIAN COLONIAL TROPHY CUP AND COVER
AN INDIAN COLONIAL TROPHY CUP AND COVER
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AN INDIAN COLONIAL TROPHY CUP AND COVERTWENTYMAN & CO., CALCUTTA CIRCA 1835With a foliate finial to the ogee domed cover, chased with a floral band and a tongue and foliate border, the body half chased with a conforming floral band, twin floral chased loop handles, engraved 'To Captain J. Herring 37th Regiment as a mark of esteem from the undermentioned member of the Mess....' and on a circular moulded spreading pedestal foot34cm (13 1/2in) high1685g (54.15 oz) John Herring arrived in India on the 10th Sept 1805. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant during the Nepal War in 1814 - 1815. His Indian military adventures took him to Afghanistan during the First Afghan War of 1838-42 as a Lieutenant-Colonel in the 37th Regiment of the Bengal Native Infantry. He was murdered by tribesmen at Haidar Khel in Afghanistan on 3rd December 1839, and was buried in Kabul two days later.
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Marks are partially obscuredDecoration goodEngraving crispCover does not sit wellDent to cover rimSmall thin patch just below engravingSlightly wobbles
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AN INDIAN COLONIAL TROPHY CUP AND COVER

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