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Antique Serving Cup, Continental, Bronze, Goblet, 18th Century, Georgian, C.1800
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Antique Serving Cup, Continental, Bronze, Goblet, 18th Century, Georgian, C.1800

18th century
Description

This is an antique serving cup. A Continental, bronze goblet, dating to the late 18th century, circa 1800.

Offering a delightfully natural weathered appearance

Displays a desirable aged patina - pleasingly free of damage or marks

Natural bronze with flourishes of organic colouration

Decorated with prominent vineyard scenes, the handles appearing as twisted vines

Bountiful grapes hang nonchalantly down from the main body

Raised upon a tapering base decorated itself with further vineyard motif and serpents

Fascinatingly overt in neoclassical themes, this antique cup displays striking weathering and enigmatic detail. Sure to raise conversation, delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 21cm (8.25'')

Max Depth: 14.5cm (5.75'')

Max Height: 20.5cm (8'')

Weight: 3.3kg (7.27lb)

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Our Ref: 18.7239

Physical Dimensions
Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Serving Cup to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA773663
Dealers Internal Reference
18.7239
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Description
This is an antique serving cup. A Continental, bronze goblet, dating to the late 18th century, circa 1800.

Offering a delightfully natural weathered appearance

Displays a desirable aged patina - pleasingly free of damage or marks

fig 1. An 18th-century Continental dark bronze serving cup featuring detailed grapevine relief carving, twin side handles, and a flared pedestal base.
fig 1. Antique Serving Cup, Continental, Bronze, Goblet, 18th Century, Georgian, C.1800

Natural bronze with flourishes of organic colouration

Decorated with prominent vineyard scenes, the handles appearing as twisted vines

Bountiful grapes hang nonchalantly down from the main body

Raised upon a tapering base decorated itself with further vineyard motif and serpents

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Fascinatingly overt in neoclassical themes, this antique cup displays striking weathering and enigmatic detail.
London Fine Antiques

Sure to raise conversation, delivered ready to display.

fig 2. An 18th-century Continental dark bronze serving cup featuring detailed grapevine relief carving, twin side handles, and a flared pedestal base.
fig 2. Antique Serving Cup, Continental, Bronze, Goblet, 18th Century, Georgian, C.1800

Dimensions:

Max Width: 21cm (8.25'')

Max Depth: 14.5cm (5.75'')

Max Height: 20.5cm (8'')

Weight: 3.3kg (7.27lb)

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 3. An 18th-century Continental dark bronze serving cup featuring detailed grapevine relief carving, twin side handles, and a flared pedestal base.
fig 3. Antique Serving Cup, Continental, Bronze, Goblet, 18th Century, Georgian, C.1800

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.7239

Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Serving Cup to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA773663
Dealers Internal Ref
18.7239
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I An 18th-century Continental dark bronze serving cup featuring detailed grapevine relief carving, twin side handles, and a flared pedestal base.

Antique Serving Cup, Continental, Bronze, Goblet, 18th Century, Georgian, C.1800

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Archive III An 18th-century Continental dark bronze serving cup featuring detailed grapevine relief carving, twin side handles, and a flared pedestal base. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Continental dark bronze serving cup featuring detailed grapevine relief carving, twin side handles, and a flared pedestal base. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Continental dark bronze serving cup featuring detailed grapevine relief carving, twin side handles, and a flared pedestal base. View V
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Archive VII An 18th-century Continental dark bronze serving cup featuring detailed grapevine relief carving, twin side handles, and a flared pedestal base. View VII
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An 18th-century Continental dark bronze serving cup featuring detailed grapevine relief carving, twin side handles, and a flared pedestal base.
Antique Serving Cup, Continental, Bronze, Goblet, 18th Century, Georgian, C.1800
Ref: SA773663
An 18th-century Continental dark bronze serving cup featuring detailed grapevine relief carving, twin side handles, and a flared pedestal base.
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  • ObjectDecorative Vessels
  • Period18th century
  • Style18th Century Continental
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGrapevine relief, Twin handles, Pedestal base, Fluted stem
  • SizeH 20.5 cm (8 in) x W 21 cm (8 in) x D 14.5 cm (6 in)

This Continental serving cup originates from the late 18th century, dating to circa 1800 within the Georgian period. Rendered in dark brown natural bronze, the goblet showcases a weathered finish with organic colouration and an aged patina. Prominent vineyard scenes decorate the main body in high-relief carving, accompanied by twin side handles shaped as twisted vines, a flared pedestal base with serpents, and a fluted stem. Measuring 20.5 cm high, 21 cm wide, and 14.5 cm deep, the vessel suits placement upon a sideboard top within a gentleman's library. Neoclassical themes inform the decorative style, bringing conversation-starting historic detail into the interior space.

FAQs

Cast bronze goblets and serving cups were crafted across Continental Europe throughout the 18th century, drawing inspiration from classical antiquity and Neoclassical motifs. These vessels served both functional and decorative purposes in elite households, often showcasing motifs related to dining and viticulture.

18th-century bronze pieces were predominantly crafted using the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand-casting method. Craftsmen used a copper-tin alloy finished with hand-chasing to sharpen relief details, followed by chemical or natural patination to protect and colour the metal surface.

Authentic period bronzes display evidence of hand-chasing, minor casting irregularities, and authentic surface wear on contact areas such as the base. Naturally aged patination develops depth over time with soft colour variations, rather than a uniform artificial coat.

A bronze pedestal vessel functions well as an accent piece on a sideboard, bookshelf, or mantelpiece. Pairing dark patinated bronze with lighter stone surfaces or natural timber creates visual contrast within classic or modern transitional schemes.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry lint-free cloth or soft-bristled brush. Avoid abrasive polish, chemical solvents, or water, which can damage the original patina; a light application of microcrystalline wax can be applied periodically to protect the surface.
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