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Small Edwardian Silver Mether Cup / Four Handled Tyg
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Small Edwardian Silver Mether Cup / Four Handled Tyg

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 January 1900 · The Fancy Fox
This “Small Edwardian Silver Mether Cup / Four Handled Tyg” found a buyer.

It was listed by The Fancy Fox. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

A sweet little sterling silver "mether" cup, in the traditional Irish quatrefoil form with tapering sides and shaped rim. Four applied shaped handles and simply decorated with four engraved rings running around the base. It would have been produced for use as a Christening mug or presentation cup. Hallmarked for London 1905, makers Wakely & Wheeler (James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler).

It measures 5.8cm (2 1/4") high and 5.1cm (2") wide excluding the handles ( 7cm (1 3/4")) including. It weighs 66g / 2.1ozt.

In excellent condition with no damage or repair. Minor handling wear, the hallmarks are a little rubbed. It is free from any engraving.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

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SA1208045
Dealers Internal Reference
FA1948
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Payment is accepted by bank transfer, card payments (via an online invoice, I'm afraid we cannot take payments over the telephone), Paypal and UK personal cheque. If you prefer to pay card payments by Stripe rather than Paypal, please go to our website where we offer that option and additionally options to "Pay in 30 days" and to pay in 3 instalments, all securely supported by Klarna.

Price includes UK postage. We ship worldwide for a small cost, please ask for details.

We wish to ensure all our customers are happy with their purchases and offer a full no quibble return policy for all items returned within 14 days. We ask that returns are notified within 7 days where possible. Return postage is the buyer's responsibility in terms of cost and safeguarding the item in transit.

In the unlikely event any damage has occurred during shipping please advise as soon as possible and within 2 days of receipt at the latest. If you cannot inspect the item within those 2 days please just let us know.

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Description
A sweet little sterling silver "mether" cup, in the traditional Irish quatrefoil form with tapering sides and shaped rim. Four applied shaped handles and simply decorated with four engraved rings running around the base. It would have been produced for use as a Christening mug or presentation cup. Hallmarked for London 1905, makers Wakely & Wheeler (James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler).
fig 1. Small Edwardian Silver Mether Cup / Four Handled Tyg
fig 1. Small Edwardian Silver Mether Cup / Four Handled Tyg

It measures 5.8cm (2 1/4") high and 5.1cm (2") wide excluding the handles ( 7cm (1 3/4")) including. It weighs 66g / 2.1ozt.

In excellent condition with no damage or repair. Minor handling wear, the hallmarks are a little rubbed. It is free from any engraving.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1208045
Dealers Internal Ref
FA1948
The Fancy Fox
The Fancy Fox
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2015

Offering fine porcelain and pottery, 18th century and later, silver, glass and other small attractive pieces

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Fancy Fox Profile Page

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The Fancy Fox

The Fancy Fox
Telephone 07717 510 870
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fox
Verified Since Nov 2015
Items For Sale 103
Items Sold 1,644
The Fancy Fox
The Fancy Fox
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Location: Suffolk, United Kingdom
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Small Edwardian Silver Mether Cup / Four Handled Tyg
Small Edwardian Silver Mether Cup / Four Handled Tyg
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