Burmese Silver Goblet - Antique Circa 1908

Description

This exceptional antique Burmese silver goblet has a circular bell shaped form, to a knopped stem and circular foot.

The drinking vessel of this 20th century silver goblet is embellished with finely embossed and chased repoussé (repousse) decoration depicting a series of iconic Burmese figures in high relief, wearing courtly and traditional dress.

The decoration to the body incorporates a shield shaped cartouche ornamented with the contemporary engraved inscription 'St Anthony's Quarter Mile Open, B.D Bellamy 1908'.

The upper rim of this antique Burmese goblet is encompassed with a scrolling leaf decorated border.

The drinking vessel surmounts a waisted knopped pedestal to a circular foot ornamented with further scrolling leaf decoration.