A Rare Silver Mid-19th Century Cornish Military Trophy

This superb fine quality silver trophy was made in London by the renowned silversmiths Edward Barnard and John Barnard and is date marked for 1866 67. It is of similar form to a large goblet. The bowl section has many engraved roundels for further inscriptions. The front is decorated with a large oval panel with a superb hand chased and engraved artillery scene with several soldiers preparing and loading a cannon. The reverse panel has a hand engraved inscription which reads ladies challenge cup presented to Number 11( St Ives )Battery, Duke of Cornwall’s Artillery Volunteers. The trophy has a ring decorated stem and a flared and stepped foot which is all finely hand chased with gothic style tracery. The interior retains its original gilt finish. This is a rare piece of Cornish military history which would be an interesting addition to any collection. This quality item has a good weight -for its size, 474 grams and is in good condition.

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

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