Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover (1848)

A exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation cup and cover; an addition to our Victorian silverware collection.

This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver cup and cover has a plain circular campania shaped form to a circular spreading foot.

The surface of this silver trophy is embellished with fluted decoration to the lower portion.

The upper portion is encompassed with cast and applied fruiting vine decoration, with an applied moulded border to the flared upper rim.

This silver cup retains the original push fit cover surmounted with a large and impressive cast finial ornamented with scrolling leaf and organic decoration, securing to the interior with a screw fitment.

The surface of the cover is embellished with further fluted decoration, with impressive cast leaf designs to the rim.

The knop pedestal is encircled with fluted decoration with further chased foliate decoration to the rim.

This exceptional Victorian silver cup is fitted to a painted ebonised wood plinth, encircled with a vacant silver inscription band; the band may be engraved with a personal inscription if so desired.

The interior of the cup and cover bear the original gilding.

This impressive presentation cup, crafted by the renowned London silversmiths Edward, John & William Barnard, is the finest example of its type you could hope to acquire.

An exceptional gift for retirements, major achievements or anniversaries. Ideal for antique silver collectors, sports memorabilia enthusiasts or those seeking a distinguished centrepiece with historical gravitas. A symbol of prestige, tradition and accomplishment.

Condition

This antique silver cup and cover is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The cast and chased decoration are all very sharp.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the cup and the interior of the cover are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this exceptional antique Victorian silver trophy cup with cover.

Dimensions

Height 32.8cm/12.91'

Height of cup and cover 25.6cm/10.08'

Diameter of rim 14.6cm/5.75'

Diameter of base 9.9cm/3.9'

Diameter of plinth base 15.5cm/6.1'

Weight

31.5 troy ounces/979.8g

Date: 1848

Maker: Edward, John & William Barnard

Origin: London, England

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