The Michael Osborne Challenge Cup
Title
The Michael Osborne Challenge Cup
Creator
Date
Identifier
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Description
An Irish parcel-gilt silver model of a hunting horn, the curved cylindrical body engraved with flutes, with silver gilt bands, the rim engraved with an early Celtic inscription COMÔRTAS NA MARCRAIḊE CURAḊ-ṀÍR, with a separate, ebonised wood and brass plinth, the base applied with silver plaques and engraved with the inscription ROYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY’S HORSE SHOW INTERNATIONAL MILITARY JUMPING COMPETITION PRESENTED BY THE MINISTER FOR DEFENCE, and further applied with shields with engraved names and dates. Hallmarked ‘O.R.’ with the office mark of Dublin and the date mark of 1984. Now presented for the Champion Loose Performance Colt / Gelding.
Source
RDS Treasures Collection
Rights
Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
Relation
RDS Library & Archives
Format
Silver
Coverage
1984
Original Format
Silver
Physical Dimensions
51 cm
Collection
Citation
Unknown Artist, “The Michael Osborne Challenge Cup,” RDS Digital Archive, accessed May 23, 2025, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/4005.