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A historic Charleston silver presentation goblet made by W. Carrington & Co, King Street, for the calvary tilt in Charleston …
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A historic Charleston silver presentation goblet made by W. Carrington & Co, King Street, for the calvary tilt in Charleston between the Charleston Light Dragoons and the Georgia Hussars on the occasion of the anniversary of the Light Dragoons on April 1, 1856.
One side features an engraving of two Dragoons, representing the Charleston Light Dragoons and Georgia Hussars. The opposite side bears an inscription commemorating the spirited competition between the two corps. Presented by Capt. Edward Tatnall Paine to Capt. John Postell Williamson Read, this goblet embodies gallant rivalry and brotherly camaraderie, making it a rare and treasured piece of 19th-century military history.
The inscription reads: “This prize contended for by the Georgia Hussars and the Charleston Light Dragoons at the 21st Anniversary of the latter. Won by ___. 1st April 1856”
A Charleston Daily Courier news article of April 3, 1856 records the event, the Captains’ orations and a detailed description of the goblet.
3 ⅜ inches wide by 5 ¾ inches tall
Possibly descended through Henderson family; D.S. Henderson competed in the tilt and retired from the Hussars in October of 1856. The piece was in the collection of prominent Savannah militaria collector and museum owner Lindsey Patterson Henderson, Jr.
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- Dimensions
- 3.38ʺW × 3.38ʺD × 5.75ʺH
- Styles
- American
- Traditional
- Period
- Late 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Light scratches, dents to right of engraving. Light scratches, dents to right of engraving. less
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