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Antique Pair Tibetan Copper & Silver Drinking Vessels
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Antique Pair Tibetan Copper & Silver Drinking Vessels

19th century
Description

This is a beautiful pair of Tibetan drinking cups dating from the late 19th Century. The cups are skillfully crafted from copper and lined with silver. Each has a pretty tooled silver band to the base.

These charming drinking vessels could of course be used but they do make a very decorative display piece. The cups are 8 cms high by 9 cms in diameter.

UK delivery is £5

Rams Head Antiques

Wolsingham in Weardale

Open Saturday 11 am till 3pm or by appointment.

Please call or email first to arrange.

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Rams Head Antiques has dated these Tibetan Copper Silver Vessels to the 1880s.

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You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

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This is a beautiful pair of Tibetan drinking cups dating from the late 19th Century. The cups are skillfully crafted from copper and lined with silver. Each has a pretty tooled silver band to the base.
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These charming drinking vessels could of course be used but they do make a very decorative display piece.
Rams Head Antiques

The cups are 8 cms high by 9 cms in diameter.

UK delivery is £5

Rams Head Antiques

Wolsingham in Weardale

Open Saturday 11 am till 3pm or by appointment.

Please call or email first to arrange.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated these Tibetan Copper Silver Vessels to the 1880s.

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SA1234577
Rams Head Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
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A pair of antique Tibetan flared drinking vessels with hand-hammered copper bodies, silver-lined interiors, and carved silver bases.
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Archive I A pair of antique Tibetan flared drinking vessels with hand-hammered copper bodies, silver-lined interiors, and carved silver bases.

Antique Pair Tibetan Copper & Silver Drinking Vessels

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Durham
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A pair of antique Tibetan flared drinking vessels with hand-hammered copper bodies, silver-lined interiors, and carved silver bases.
Antique Pair Tibetan Copper & Silver Drinking Vessels
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A pair of antique Tibetan flared drinking vessels with hand-hammered copper bodies, silver-lined interiors, and carved silver bases.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectVessels
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTibetan
  • MaterialCopper, Silver
  • ColourCopper, Silver
  • MotifsFlared rim, Hand-hammered body, Repousse base band

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Traditional Tibetan drinking vessels were predominantly crafted for serving butter tea or barley wine in religious and domestic settings across the Himalayan region. Metalwork craftsmanship reflected social status and cultural customs, often combining functional copper structures with decorative silver accents.

These pieces were typically forged from hand-hammered copper or brass, frequently lined with silver or white metal to prevent oxidation and ensure safe consumption. The base rims often feature intricate chased or repousse silver band detailing.

Authentic pieces display hand-hammered surface irregularities, visible seam joins, and genuine wear to the silver lining from regular usage. The relief work along the base should show hand-chased decorative motifs rather than uniform machine-moulded patterns.

These decorative objects work well as sculptural accents on a sideboard, console table, or open bookshelf. Their mixed metallic tones allow them to integrate seamlessly into modern eclectic, rustic, or global-inspired interior design schemes.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a dry, soft microfibre cloth to protect the natural patination. Avoid abrasive chemical polishes or water immersion, which can damage mixed-metal solder seams and remove aged surface character.
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