These exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver gilt goblets have a bell shaped form supported by a plain knopped pedestal to a circular spreading foot.
The surface of these Victorian goblets are embellished with chased bands of floral and foliate ornamentation on a matte background, all above a stylised scalloped borders.
The ornamentation to the body of each goblet incorporates a large fleur-de-lis style scrolling leaf motif to either side.
The plain circular foot of each impressive piece of Victorian silverware bears the contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a flag/vexillum above the motto 'Vexillum Reddit Honores' - Vexillum/flag reflects honours and the initials 'HIR'.
Each goblet retains the original gilding.
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