Silver Vaults dealer S&J Stodel wins the £26,000 trophy

The potent mix of China, horseracing and the 1851 Great Exhibition yielded a strong price for this splendid ‘export’ silver trophy at auction.

Offered at Lawrences in Crewkerne on January 18 and standing 16in (40cm) high, chased with foliage…

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