Silver goblets are pieces which are imbued with history, and are also considered to be intriguing items, as they were often used for drinking alcoholic beverages that would have been traditionally been consumed at ceremonies or significant events.
Silver goblets often feature gilding on the interior of the cup, so as to protect the silver from being tarnished by the beverages that it contained, and silver goblets frequently feature a knop to the stem, which could be an element of design intended to make holding the piece easier.
Goblets are a consistently popular item of antique silver, undoubtedly because they can be a functional piece which is still used in the home, or as ornamentation they provide a unique sense of proximity to the past, and to the history of its previous owners.
