NAM.1980-10-10-1

Two-handled cup, 1910. Owned by Godfrey Spencer Tavener Dawson. Silver, by Edmund Barnard and Sons, hallmarked London, 1898-1899. Associated with the 4th (North Tipperary L I Militia) Bn Royal Irish Regiment. Inscribed, 'OFFICER'S MUSKETRY CHALLENGE/ PRESENTED MAJOR CLAUDE CANE 1899/ AND WON OUTRIGHT BY CAPT G DAWSON, 1910'. Rounded stepped-inverted trumpet foot. Half-heart shaped handles join below rim and at swag. Reeded girdle at rim and centre. Inscribed with the names of winners.