£2,000
Royal Eisteddfod, Denbigh, a George IV 'Hirlas' or drinking horn with silver mounts and hinged silver cover, London 1828, Emes and Barnard, the applied silver rim is engraved " Presented by the Cymmrodorion in Gwynedd, to Richard Phillips Jones M.D. for his unwearied exertions in promoting the Royal Eisteddfod, held at Denbigh, 1828", a silver plaque on the horn is engraved with an armorial for Dr. Richard Phillips Jones, ensuite with the original fitted wooden box, but now lacking the stand for the horn, length 42cm approx Note: the horn was made to the design of the Medalist, David Ellis of John Street, London, as a presentation piece for the Honorary Secretary of the Committee of the Denbigh Eisteddfod, Dr. Richard Phillips Jones, for his work in promoting the festival. David Ellis designed and made a number of other Eisteddfod silver medals, harps and a cup and cover.
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