Lot 107 , A good Derby trout stirrup cup, 19th century, H.13cm
A good Derby 'trout' stirrup cup, 19th century, the collar inscribed 'The Anglers Delight', otherwise unmarked, H.13cm
Estimate £400-600
There are minute flakes to the enamel and some wear to the gilt collar and inscription. There is a barely visible hairline crack on the inside of the cup which cannot be detected on the outside even in strong light. The cup still has a good ring to it. No restoration detected.
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Sold for £550