Cistern used for wine doubles up as racing trophy

A substantial piece of Edwardian silver which has served both as a wine cistern and a racing trophy was the most expensive piece of silver in Tennants’ (24/20% buyer’s premium) dedicated auction of jewellery, watches and silver.

Made by Barker Bros of Birmingham in 1904, weighing 329oz and measuring 2ft 1in (64cm) in width ac…

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