George II Silver Twin Handled Loving Cup Benjamin Cartwright I Georgian Trophy

George II silver twin handled pedestal cup with central reeded band and later embossed decoration of grapes and vine leaves. This later decoration is lovely quality, very crisp and with fine bright cut engraving to bring out texture and detail. Further engraved bands around the foot and on top of the flat thumb rests.

Hallmarked for London 1759 and maker's mark for Benjamin Cartwright I, additionally initialled to the handles.

It measures 12.7cm (5") high, 17.8cm (7") across the handles and 10cm (3 7/8") rim to rim. It weighs a substantial 413g/13.3 ozt.

Condition is good for age with some small repairs: the handle to the right of the crest shows signs of work where it joins the cup at the upper terminal and the handle to the left has been reattached at the lower terminal and has 2 small solder repairs to the side of the handle itself. No dents or current damage and surface wear is light and appropriate for age; the hallmarks are lovely and clear. A smart piece for use or display.

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. For US customers, current tariff charges of 10% must be paid in advance of posting. Please contact us to go through the 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.

Follow us on Instagram @thefancyfox_antiques