John S. Hunt English sterling covered cup and

cover of amphora form surmounted by a winged figure of Victory and having two highly chased reserves depicting Hercules slaying a charioteer; the opposing panel depicting Hercules together with a mounted woman. Marked for London, 1849. 87 troy ozs. Gold washed. This cup may be one of two identified as "Etruscan form vases" shown by Hunt and Roskell at the Great Exhibition of 1851 as referenced in their official catalogue. 22.5" H.