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The Doncaster Cup

John Flaxman, Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, Paul Storr, 1816

The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum, Dundee

Covered wine-cooler with 2 low-set handles with mask terminals. Decorated with a chased relief of 3 horses above a cast arabesque of oak leaves and acorns. The cover has a foliated knop. Inscribed; 'Won by Mr Thos. Houldsworth's Filho da Puta, 4 yrs. carrying 7 stone 7 pounds, 4 miles, Doncaster, 25th September,1816'. Designed by John Flaxman and made by Paul Storr at the London silversmiths, Rundell Bridge and Rundell.

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Title of artwork, date

The Doncaster Cup, 1816

Date supported

1962

Medium and material

Silver-gilt

Dimensions

43 cm

Grant

250

Total cost

500

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