A SILVER PLATED JUG COMMISSIONED FOR UNIVERSITY COLLAGE OXFORD
REF: FA1627
The generous, globular glass body rests upon a finely beaded silver foot, exquisitely chased with delicate Neoclassical ornamentation. The silver plated collar is adorned with repoussé floral garlands and bold lion masks. Crowning the lid, a finely cast lion stands in noble profile upon the University Collage Oxford coat of arms. Commissioned to mark the sporting achievements of Edward Southwell Garnier in 1870 hurdles, who then went on to become the British 120 yards hurdles champion in 1871 and a first class cricketer for Oxford University.
- Height 28.5 cm / 11 "
- Width 15 cm / 6"
- Depth 15.5 cm / 6 "
- Period 1850-1899
- Year 1870
- Country England
- Signed E.S Garnier 1870, Univ Coll Athletic Sports, 120Yds Hurdle Race 18sec 220Yds Hurdle Race 28sec
