A LARGE GEORGE III SILVER GILT MILITARY PRESENTATION CUP AND COVER the domed lid with cast leaf work decoration and large finial formed as a carrier pigeon, the body with swag work and foliage having cartouche to the centre inscribe ‘From the Loyal Independent Sheffield Volunteers To Robert Athorpe Esqr. Their Late Colonel 1799’ surrounded with flag staffs, trumpets, and drum. The reverse having the Loyal Sheffield Volunteers coat of arms - Sheffield 1799 by Thomas and Daniel Leader 50cm high, 135 oz.