Sterling Silver Beaker - Antique Victorian

Description

This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver beaker has a circular flared form onto a circular spreading foot.

The upper portion of the body is embellished with impressive bright cut engraved interlacing scrolling leaf decorated border accented with geometrically formed arches, all in the classic English Elizabethan style.

The arch style decoration to the body incorporates three cartouche; one remains vacant and the others bear an impressive bright cut engraved butterfly and bird motif.

The circular spreading foot is encircled with a band of chased lobed decoration.

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