2-888-101 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Prize Plate - Goodwood Races - the Chesterfield Cup, 1850. 'A Vase, of classic character; the handles composed of sea-horses; the ornaments, closely following the antique examples, consisting of horses' hoofs, stable implements, &c. The bas-relief represents the race and Grand Stand at Goodwood. The cup is supported by centaurs. It was designed by Sir George Hayter, and was placed for "the Chesterfield Cup," and was run for yesterday (Friday)...and manufactured at the establishment of Messrs. Hunt and Roskell, Bond-street'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850.