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Sterling Silver Travelling Collapsible Beaker - Antique Victorian

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver collapsible beaker - boxed; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection

SKU: A6129

Price: £1,295.00

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Description

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.

Read a brief history of silver beakers

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

Date: 1897

Origin: London, England

Condition

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.

Dimensions

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"

Weight

6.1 troy ounces/189g

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