Lot 3339

Description

Singleton Show, prize cup, (1866), in silver (approx 12.2cm), decoratively engraved around edge on cup and base, one side inscribed, 'Singleton Show/1866/awarded to/G.T. Loder, Esq./For best/dried Peaches, and Quinces'; Northern Agricultural Association, prize cup, (1873), in silver (approx 13.3cm high), decoratively engraved around edge on cup and base, one side inscribed, 'Northern Agricultural/Association/Singleton Show/August, 1873', the opposite side inscribed, 'Awarded To/G.T. Loder, Esq./(of Abbey Green)/for best/Hereford Heifer Calf/under twelve months old/"Mignionette"/Prize/One Pound'. Good very fine. (2)

The 1st Annual Show at Singleton was held by Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association on Wednesday 29 August 1866.