Sterling Silver Gilt Presentation Cup and Cover - Antique Victorian

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A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation cup and cover; an addition to our silver presentation collection

SKU: A6924

Price: £4,950.00

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Sterling Silver Gilt Presentation Cup and Cover - Antique Victorian

Description

This magnificent antique Victorian silver cup and cover, in sterling standard, has a plain circular Adams style urn shaped form to a circular tapering pedestal and circular foot.

The surface of this impressive presentation piece is embellished with a gilded frosted finish, accented with a broad unembellished band to the body, foot and cover.

The upper rim of the cup is encompassed with an applied moulded border.

The cup retains the original hallmarked push fit swept cover surmounted with an impressive urn style finial.

The cover is further ornamented with bead decorated borders to the upper portion and finial.

This cup is fitted with two fine and impressive Adams style loop handles with applied moulded ornamentation to the centre of each.

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Maker: Charles Frederick Hancock

Date: 1871

Origin: London, England

Condition

This Victorian silver cup and cover is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

There are some minor surface blemishes to the original gilded surface as to be expected in keeping with age; this piece can be considered to be in presentation condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the cup and rim of the cover are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Victorian silverware.

Dimensions

Height 50.4cm/19.8"

Length across handles 10.8cm/4.3"

Diameter of rim 19.8cm/7.8"

Diameter of foot 15.5cm/6.1"

Weight

71.5 troy ounces/2225g

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