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Punch Bowl

William Williamson II (free 1740)

Daniel Pomarede (worked 1744–1761)

1751

Object PlaceDublin, Ireland

Medium/TechniqueSilver

DimensionsOverall: 21.9cm (8 5/8in.)
Diameter: 36.2cm (14 1/4in.)
Diameter (Minimum base): 26cm (10 1/4in.)
Weight: 3,827.3 gm (123 oz)

Credit LineTheodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour

Accession number1973.482

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ClassificationsSilver

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InscriptionsARMORIALS: on either side, the arms and crest of Gore, for Sir Ralph Gore, (1725-1802) of Manor Gore, co. Donegal. INSCRIPTIONS: engraved in banner around side: "The Great match Run on the Curragh of Kildare Sepr. 5th 1751 for a 1000 Guineas by Black & all Black the property of Sr. Ralph Gore Bart. & Bajezet ye. Property of ye. Rt. Honble. y Earl of March won with ease by ye. former"; scratched on underside "124-10".

ProvenanceSir Ralph Gore, Baronet, 1751; collection of Lord Wavertree; collection of the Hon. Mrs. Collins, sold at Christie's, London, June 27, 1973, lot 37, purchased by Firestone and Parson, Boston, purchased September 12, 1973, Theodora Wilbour Fund in Memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour. (Accession Date: September 12, 1973)