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Large 364g Rare Danish Solid Silver Mansonic Lidded Cup Chalice 1881 Antique
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Large 364g Rare Danish Solid Silver Mansonic Lidded Cup Chalice 1881 Antique

19th century
Sold 27 February 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A rare large Danish antique solid silver presentation lidded cup or chalice. It is hallmarked with the Copenhagen three tower mark for 1881 along with the Assay Master mark. It has been superbly designed being engraved with an presentation inscription in Danish. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, a single faint mark see final photo. It measures approx. 11.5 inches (29.2cm) tall to the top of the finial by 4 inches (10.2cm) to the rim by the same across the base and weighs 364 grams. A very rare piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Masonic Lidded Cup to the 1880s.

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A rare large Danish antique solid silver presentation lidded cup or chalice. It is hallmarked with the Copenhagen three tower mark for 1881 along with the Assay Master mark. It has been superbly designed being engraved with an presentation inscription in Danish.
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It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, a single faint mark see final photo.
The Silver Squirrel

It measures approx. 11.5 inches (29.2cm) tall to the top of the finial by 4 inches (10.2cm) to the rim by the same across the base and weighs 364 grams. A very rare piece.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Masonic Lidded Cup to the 1880s.

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SA1109876
Dealers Internal Ref
37346
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A polished silver lidded chalice featuring an engraved cartouche on the bowl, beaded borders, and a figural finial depicting a masonic square and compass on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A polished silver lidded chalice featuring an engraved cartouche on the bowl, beaded borders, and a figural finial depicting a masonic square and compass on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large 364g Rare Danish Solid Silver Mansonic Lidded Cup Chalice 1881 Antique

Archive II A polished silver lidded chalice featuring an engraved cartouche on the bowl, beaded borders, and a figural finial depicting a masonic square and compass on the lid. View II
Archive III A polished silver lidded chalice featuring an engraved cartouche on the bowl, beaded borders, and a figural finial depicting a masonic square and compass on the lid. View III
Archive IV A polished silver lidded chalice featuring an engraved cartouche on the bowl, beaded borders, and a figural finial depicting a masonic square and compass on the lid. View IV
Archive V A polished silver lidded chalice featuring an engraved cartouche on the bowl, beaded borders, and a figural finial depicting a masonic square and compass on the lid. View V
Archive VI A polished silver lidded chalice featuring an engraved cartouche on the bowl, beaded borders, and a figural finial depicting a masonic square and compass on the lid. View VI
Archive VII A polished silver lidded chalice featuring an engraved cartouche on the bowl, beaded borders, and a figural finial depicting a masonic square and compass on the lid. View VII
Archive VIII A polished silver lidded chalice featuring an engraved cartouche on the bowl, beaded borders, and a figural finial depicting a masonic square and compass on the lid. View VIII
Archive IX A polished silver lidded chalice featuring an engraved cartouche on the bowl, beaded borders, and a figural finial depicting a masonic square and compass on the lid. View IX
Archive X A polished silver lidded chalice featuring an engraved cartouche on the bowl, beaded borders, and a figural finial depicting a masonic square and compass on the lid. View X
Archive XI A polished silver lidded chalice featuring an engraved cartouche on the bowl, beaded borders, and a figural finial depicting a masonic square and compass on the lid. View XI
Archive XII A polished silver lidded chalice featuring an engraved cartouche on the bowl, beaded borders, and a figural finial depicting a masonic square and compass on the lid. View XII
Archive XIII A polished silver lidded chalice featuring an engraved cartouche on the bowl, beaded borders, and a figural finial depicting a masonic square and compass on the lid. View XIII
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A polished silver lidded chalice featuring an engraved cartouche on the bowl, beaded borders, and a figural finial depicting a masonic square and compass on the lid.
LARGE 364g RARE DANISH SOLID SILVER MANSONIC LIDDED CUP CHALICE 1881 ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1109876
A polished silver lidded chalice featuring an engraved cartouche on the bowl, beaded borders, and a figural finial depicting a masonic square and compass on the lid.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsSquare and compass finial, Engraved foliate band, Beaded wire border, Inscribed cartouche

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Nineteenth-century masonic silver cups were frequently commissioned as presentation pieces or commemorative vessels for lodge milestones, incorporating traditional symbolisms associated with fraternity and fellowship.

These items were typically handcrafted from solid sterling or coin silver, utilising techniques such as hand-chasing, engraving, casting, and applied bead wire ornamentation.

Authenticity is determined by examining maker marks, town assay stamps, purity hallmarks, and the characteristic iconography such as square and compass motifs relative to the stated period.

An antique silver chalice can be displayed as a striking focal object on a mantelpiece or sideboard, pairing polished metal finishes with minimalist contemporary surroundings to create a sophisticated contrast.

Preservation requires storing items in low-humidity environments, handling them with cotton gloves to prevent skin oils from causing tarnishing, and cleaning only with specialised non-abrasive silver polishes when necessary.
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