Dated 1884. An Indian tapered silver cup, finely engraved, reads “Nainital September 1884 Covenanted Civil Service versus Military C.S. Crew 1. H.C.A. Conybeare. C. S. 2. D.M Smeaton C.S. 3. W. Holmes C.S. Stroke R. Smeaton C.S. Cox Mrs. Hewett C.S. Boat won easily by four lengths”. Hallmarks on base. Henry Crawford Arthur Conybeare (1853-1916), grandson of William Daniel Conybeare, son of Engineer and Architect Henry Conybeare. 4 3/4″ high x 3 1/3″ diameter at top. 7.97 ozt. Provenance: From the estate of Alan Gaines of A & A Gaines Antiques, Newport, Rhode Island. Shipping Restriction: Please note this lot must be paid for by cash, wire transfer or known check. Items will be shipped or sent to shipper once payment clears.
