English George III Period Sterling Silver Chalice, hallmarked for London 1810 by William Burwash & Richard Sibley, with engraved presentation "Presented by the Workington Agricultural Society to William Haig of Hunday for his spirited exertions this year the most prominent in the neighborhood & demand this mark of attention from his landlord, J.C. Curwin Esq, Workington Hall", also engraved on reverse side with "The Prosperity & Security of Great Britain" above a depiction of a tree, with gilt washed interior, 4 1/4" high, 3 1/4" diam., 5.18 ozt.
The Workington Agricultural Society, in the County of Cumberland, was founded in 1805 by John Christian Curwen -- descendant of a prominent Cumbrian family, Lord of Workington Hall manor house from 1783 to 1828, and a member of Parliament who was renowned as 'one of the most interesting and progressive Cumbrians of his day'. In Parliament and as President of the Agricultural Society, he campaigned for reform of agricultural laws and procedures. He also supported the abolition of slavery, and called for the introduction of social security and benefit programs for his workers. As landlord of the Curwen estate and Society president, he presented awards to farmers on his properties for special accomplishments.