A George III silver-gilt trophy ewer

A George III silver-gilt trophy ewer, The Wellington Cup,
by John Houle, London 1815,
baluster form, the body with applied laurel wreaths around the lettering 'WELLINGTON CUP' and 'WATERLOO', engraved 'SWAFFHAM RACES, 20th July 1815. Given by the Nobility and Gentry, of the COUNTY of NORFOLK, as a Memento of NATIONAL GLORY. Won by LORD ROUS'S Chesnut [sic] Gelding ARAXES.', chased with acanthus leaves below, gadroon rim, beaded and laurel leaf scroll handle with a horse's mask terminal, on a raised circular foot with gadroon and acanthus leaf decoration, engraved 'Major Gen. The Hon. Wm. Fitz Roy and H. S. Partridge Esq. STEWARDS', height 34.2cm, approx. weight 61.6oz.

Provenance:
The Barry Lock Collection.