Sterling Silver Travelling Collapsible Beaker - Antique Victorian

This impressive antique Victorian sterling silver travelling collapsible beaker has a circular tapering form.

The surface of the beaker is plain and unembellished, apart from the hallmarks to each concentric section.

The interior of the beaker retains the original gilt interior.

This antique beaker is fitted to the original and impressive hinged leatherette travelling case with push fit cover.

The underside of the beaker and interior of the case cover bears the retailer's mark 'Drew & Sons, Picadilly Circus'; the mark to the interior of the case incorporates '33&37' to the centre.

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Maker: Drew & Sons (Samuel Summers Drew & Ernest Drew)

This Victorian travelling beaker is an exceptional gauge of silver for its type, exceptional quality and in excellent condition.

There is surface wear due to the concentric collapsing nature of the beaker.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the beaker are all clear.

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

Diameter of rim 8.5cm/3.3"

Diameter of base 5.7cm/2.2"

Height 11.5cm/4.5"

Height of largest segment 3.2cm/1.3"

6.1 troy ounces/189g