The 1886 Governor's Cup presented at Georgetown Races in British Guiana, in the form of a fine silver-gilt trophy cup & cover, William Edwards, London, 1813, inscribed GOVERNOR'S CUP, PRESENTED BY HIS EXCELLENCY SIR HENRY T-IRVING K.C.M.G., WON BY, GEORGETOWN RACES, BRITISH GUIANA, AUTUMN MEETING, 27TH & 28TH OCTOBER, 1886, height 33cm., 13in., weight 2,096gr., 67oz. 6dwt. (2) Sir Henry Turner-Irving (1833-1923) held the position of Governor of Guyana on two occasions, from 1882 to 1884 and from 1884 to 1887.
Hammer Price:
£2,000
Estimated Price:
£2,000 - £2,500
The 1886 Governor's Cup presented at Georgetown Races in British Guiana, in the form of a fine silver-gilt trophy cup & cover, William Edwards, London, 1813, inscribed GOVERNOR'S CUP, PRESENTED BY HIS EXCELLENCY SIR HENRY T-IRVING K.C.M.G., WON BY, GEORGETOWN RACES, BRITISH GUIANA, AUTUMN MEETING, 27TH & 28TH OCTOBER, 1886, height 33cm., 13in., weight 2,096gr., 67oz. 6dwt. (2) Sir Henry Turner-Irving (1833-1923) held the position of Governor of Guyana on two occasions, from 1882 to 1884 and from 1884 to 1887.