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THE ASCOT GOLD CUP, 1963: AN ELIZABETH II 18K GOLD TWO-HANDLED TROPHY CUP AND COVER

MARK OF ASPREY & CO. LTD., LONDON, 1963

Name: THE ASCOT GOLD CUP, 1963: AN ELIZABETH II 18K GOLD TWO-HANDLED TROPHY CUP AND COVER
Brand: MARK OF ASPREY & CO. LTD., LONDON, 1963
Price: 30000.00 USD
Availability: SoldOut

Price Realised USD 37,800

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USD 25,000 - USD 35,000

Closed: 6 Apr 2023

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THE ASCOT GOLD CUP, 1963: AN ELIZABETH II 18K GOLD TWO-HANDLED TROPHY CUP AND COVER

MARK OF ASPREY & CO. LTD., LONDON, 1963

Price Realised USD 37,800

Closed: 6 Apr 2023

Price Realised USD 37,800

Closed: 6 Apr 2023

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Vase form with a faceted stem and spreading circular base, with angular handles, engraved on one side with a presentation inscription, the other with the Royal coat-of-arms, with a conforming stepped domed cover and fluted finial, marked on side of body and flange of cover
10 in. (25.4 cm.) high
25 oz. 2 dwt. (781 gr.)

Presented to Evelyn Barnes (b. 1921), Lady Sassoon, wife of the late Sir Victor Sassoon, 3rd Bt., G.B.E. (1881 - 1961), sold,
The Estate of Sir Victor Sassoon, 3rd Bt., G.B.E. and Lady Sassoon; Christie's, New York, 3 December 1998, lot 95.
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 18 May 2007, lot 33.

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Lot Essay

Since its founding in 1807, the Ascot Gold Cup was and still is Britain's most prestigious race for horses racing over long distances. It is traditionally held on Ladies' Day, the Thursday of Ascot Week. The 1963 race was won by Twilight Alley, bred by the stud of Sir Victor Sassoon, 3rd Bt., G.B.E. (1881 - 1961), and owned by his wife Evelyn Barnes (b. 1921), Lady Sassoon. In July of that year, Twilight Alley competed in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, but was injured and never raced again.