ID: 1410

Solid Silver Lloyd Lindsey Goblet

Price: £165

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Description

Solid Silver Lloyd Lindsey Goblet awarded to Sgt Major Dger and Trooper H. M. Hanre, retailed by Jouquin Carl Bechtler, Allahabad, India in 1908. Hallmarked 1906 by James Deakin & Sons, Sheffield. Total weight 132g. Height 15cm.

Brief History:

First started in 1873 in the UK by Colonel Sir James Loyd-Lindsay, the Lloyd Lindsey Awards intent was to improve the quality of marksmanship performed by Volunteer mounted infantry units. This competition involved a team of four horsemen jumping over a series of hurdles and firing their rifles in unison. Points were awarded for speed, accuracy and style.

Bechtler Brief History:
A Swiss and French-trained silversmith, Jouquin Carl Bechtler, established his firm JC Bechtler Son & Co in the 1880s in Colonial India at Allahabad. He later opened shops in other cities in India.

Seller Details

CONTACT SELLER

Business Name: Raven Yard Antiques Shop
Located: Shropshire, UK
Name: Gregory
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 07734037312

Address:
21,
Watergate,
Whitchurch,
SY131DP,
Shropshire,
UK

Note:
Raven Yard Antiques Shop is a family run business located in the picturesque part of Shropshire in the Roman town of Whitchurch. We have a diverse selection of rare and historic goods to choose from. Please browse our online store or else visit our shop to see some of our amazing items. Our shop is open Thursdays to Saturdays, 10am-5pm.