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ANTIQUE #SA1112201

Chester Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver "Vaphio Cup" - 1904

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: S & A Marsh

A very fine Chester hallmarked ''Vaphio Cup'' which has been designed with bulls roaming in a wooded setting. In another part of the scene, a man can be seen capturing one of the bulls by tying a rope around its leg. The craftsmanship is superb and the quality is excellent. This cup has been well cared for over the years and would make an important addition to a Chester silver collection. It remains in excellent condition.
 
This Vaphio cup is a copy of one of the original solid gold cups found in the Vapheio tholos tomb in Laconia, south of Sparta on mainland Greece. The gold cups have been preserved in the Archaeological Museum in Athens.
 
Height: 7.4 cms (2.9'')
 
Length: 13.7 cms (5.4'')
 
Diameter: 9 cms (3.5'')
 
Weight: 10.2 troy ounces (317 grams)
 
It was hallmarked in Chester for 1904 by Nathan & Hayes.
 
Complimentary postage is included within the price of this silver cup.
 
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S & A Marsh
London
United Kingdom
Tel: 07773 644605
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD