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Large 19th Century Silver Plated Loving Cup
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Large 19th Century Silver Plated Loving Cup

19th century
Description

This large statuesque loving cup is made of silver plate. Bearing no makers marks and dating to the mid to late 19th Century. Beautifully gilded to the interior and engraved to both sides with the initials 'BBC'.

In good condition overall with slight surface wear with a couple of minor marks.

Weight approx 685g.

Height approx 22cm

Span approx 23cm

Diameter at rim approx 11.5cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Loving Cup to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 08839160
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Hand-engraved Gothic initials with fine shading: late Victorian lettering style.
Gilt interior wash: standard nineteenth-century practice to resist tarnishing from drinks.
Concentric spinning marks beneath the base: turned finish typical of period production.
Fine scattered handling scuffs: natural wear from long domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1119880
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Description
This large statuesque loving cup is made of silver plate. Bearing no makers marks and dating to the mid to late 19th Century. Beautifully gilded to the interior and engraved to both sides with the initials 'BBC'.

In good condition overall with slight surface wear with a couple of minor marks.

Weight approx 685g.

Height approx 22cm

Span approx 23cm

Diameter at rim approx 11.5cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Loving Cup to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08839160
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Hand-engraved Gothic initials with fine shading: late Victorian lettering style.
Gilt interior wash: standard nineteenth-century practice to resist tarnishing from drinks.
Concentric spinning marks beneath the base: turned finish typical of period production.
Fine scattered handling scuffs: natural wear from long domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1119880
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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A 19th-century silver-plated two-handled loving cup with a gilt interior and central monogram engraving on a stepped circular pedestal base.
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Archive I A 19th-century silver-plated two-handled loving cup with a gilt interior and central monogram engraving on a stepped circular pedestal base.

Large 19th Century Silver Plated Loving Cup

Archive II A 19th-century silver-plated two-handled loving cup with a gilt interior and central monogram engraving on a stepped circular pedestal base. View II
Archive III A 19th-century silver-plated two-handled loving cup with a gilt interior and central monogram engraving on a stepped circular pedestal base. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century silver-plated two-handled loving cup with a gilt interior and central monogram engraving on a stepped circular pedestal base. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century silver-plated two-handled loving cup with a gilt interior and central monogram engraving on a stepped circular pedestal base. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century silver-plated two-handled loving cup with a gilt interior and central monogram engraving on a stepped circular pedestal base. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century silver-plated two-handled loving cup with a gilt interior and central monogram engraving on a stepped circular pedestal base. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century silver-plated two-handled loving cup with a gilt interior and central monogram engraving on a stepped circular pedestal base. View VIII
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A 19th-century silver-plated two-handled loving cup with a gilt interior and central monogram engraving on a stepped circular pedestal base.
Large 19th Century Silver Plated Loving Cup
Ref: SA1119880
A 19th-century silver-plated two-handled loving cup with a gilt interior and central monogram engraving on a stepped circular pedestal base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectLoving Cups
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Gilt
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsLoop handles, Gilt interior, Monogram engraving, Stepped pedestal base
  • SizeH 22 cm (9 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 11.5 cm (5 in)

This Victorian loving cup is an English Country House piece originating from the 19th Century. The item is constructed from silver plate with a gilt interior, presenting a polished silver exterior finish alongside a rich gold-coloured inner bowl. It stands on a stepped circular pedestal base and includes two arched loop handles attached to the body. Further visual details consist of monogram engravings of the initials 'BBC' positioned on the front surface, along with slight surface wear and minor marks from age. The loving cup measures 22 cm high, 23 cm wide, and 11.5 cm deep. In a modern interior, this item functions as a decorative display object placed on a sideboard top. It suits traditional living spaces, dining rooms, or studies as a standalone ornamental piece or traditional vessel. The proportions allow for easy placement on flat surfaces while offering a distinct historical presence within the room.

FAQs

A loving cup is a traditional two-handled vessel used historically at banquets, weddings, and formal ceremonies for shared toasts, symbolizing friendship and unity.

19th-century loving cups were typically crafted from electroplated nickel silver or Sheffield plate, frequently featuring a gilding layer inside the bowl to protect the base metal from corrosion caused by acidic liquids.

Authentic pieces often feature period electroplate hallmarks or makers marks, copper or base metal showing through high-wear areas, hand-engraved monograms, and cast handles attached with visible joinery.

An antique silver loving cup can be displayed on a sideboard top, bookshelf, or mantelpiece as a decorative centrepiece, or utilised as a vessel for dried floral arrangements.

Clean gently using a soft cloth and specialized silver polish, avoiding abrasive scrubbers on the delicate gilt interior, and store in a low-humidity environment to prevent oxidisation.
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