Lot 410
An Edwardian gilded trophy cup,
Auction: 7 December 2005 at 12:00 GMT
£263
Description
with marks for London 1902, maker James Aitchison, of hemispherical form with embossed girdle on pedestal foot flanked by bifurcated flying scroll handles, crested and inscribed SIC ITUR IN ALTUM
Dimensions
Height 15cm, 22oz
Footnote
The motto translates as THIS IS THE WAY TO HEAVEN, also interpreted as THUS THEY GO INTO THE DEEP. The motto is associated with the COWAN family coat of arms.