A unique English porcelain two handled Loving Cup lavishly painted with flowers, inscribed in gilding verso William Brown 1854.A gorgeous Victorian two handled Loving Cup hand painted with an exquisite bouquet of flowers, including a rose, auricula, a passion flower and forget-me-nots on one side and a garland of pink roses on the other below the name. The mug commemorates William Brown and is dated 1854. The handles are strong and heavily gilded in a snakeskin pattern. There is more decorative gilding below the lip. This Loving Cup was probably given as a presentation trophy and was intended to be a family heirloom. The history of the Loving Cup dates back to Saxon times. Condition: Very good indeed, no chips or cracks. Slight wear to the gilding on the top rim above the flowers and verso to the base as visible in the photo. Date: 1854All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless ...