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Silver Wager Cup by D&j Wellby London
Devonshire Antiques
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Silver Wager Cup by D&j Wellby London

19th century
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A delightful little 19th century silver wager cup by D&J Wellby London. Hallmark date lettering 1909. Nicely embossed, upper swivel ornate cup , bell shaped skirt cup . Hallmarked to base and top cup . In very good condition.

Originating in Germany in the 16th century the wager cup is a drinking vessel intended for use at a wedding ceremony, giving rise to the alternative name of ‘wedding cup’ . The groom would drink from the larger cup formed by the skirt , and the bride would drink from the smaller cup held above the figures head . They were also used for drinking games in the Victorian England , where men bet on whether they could finish one cup without spilling from the other . This piece would make an ideal wedding gift .

13cm height

4cm width

4cm depth

£1250

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Weight in grams 108.3

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
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Devonshire Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Wager Cup to the 19th Century.

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SA776751
Description
A delightful little 19th century silver wager cup by D&J Wellby London. Hallmark date lettering 1909. Nicely embossed, upper swivel ornate cup , bell shaped skirt cup . Hallmarked to base and top cup . In very good condition.
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Originating in Germany in the 16th century the wager cup is a drinking vessel intended for use at a wedding ceremony, giving rise to the alternative name of ‘wedding cup’.
Devonshire Antiques

. The groom would drink from the larger cup formed by the skirt , and the bride would drink from the smaller cup held above the figures head . They were also used for drinking games in the Victorian England , where men bet on whether they could finish one cup without spilling from the other . This piece would make an ideal wedding gift .

13cm height

4cm width

4cm depth

£1250

Contact 07970119030

Weight in grams 108.3

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Wager Cup to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA776751
Devonshire Antiques
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An antique silver wager cup structured as a figural woman holding a small swivelling cup above her head, with a patterned conical skirt base.
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Archive I An antique silver wager cup structured as a figural woman holding a small swivelling cup above her head, with a patterned conical skirt base.

Silver wager cup by D&J Wellby london

Archive II An antique silver wager cup structured as a figural woman holding a small swivelling cup above her head, with a patterned conical skirt base. View II
Archive III An antique silver wager cup structured as a figural woman holding a small swivelling cup above her head, with a patterned conical skirt base. View III
Archive IV An antique silver wager cup structured as a figural woman holding a small swivelling cup above her head, with a patterned conical skirt base. View IV
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An antique silver wager cup structured as a figural woman holding a small swivelling cup above her head, with a patterned conical skirt base.
Silver wager cup by D&J Wellby london
Ref: SA776751
An antique silver wager cup structured as a figural woman holding a small swivelling cup above her head, with a patterned conical skirt base.
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A wager cup, also known as a Jungfernbecher or maidens cup, originated in 16th-century Germany as a novelty drinking vessel used during wedding celebrations. The design features a larger hollow skirt that forms one cup and a smaller swivelling cup held overhead, allowing two people to drink simultaneously without spilling a drop.

Wager cups were predominantly crafted from sterling silver or high-grade silver plate using techniques such as casting, repousse hammering, and chasing. The primary structure includes a hollow figural body, while the upper vessel is mounted on a delicate swivel mechanism to allow fluid movement during use.

Authenticity is determined by examining official assay office hallmarks, makers marks, and date letters stamped into the silver, often near the rim or base. Original pieces display precise chasing on the skirt surface, functional swivel joints for the top cup, and hand-finished details characteristic of late 19th and early 20th-century silver manufacturers.

A silver wager cup serves as an ornate sculptural accent on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or inside a glass display cabinet. Its reflective metal finish and detailed silhouette complement dark wood furniture, traditional dining rooms, or gentlemans library settings.

Silver vessels should be dusted regularly with a soft microfiber cloth and polished occasionally using a specialized, non-abrasive silver polish to remove oxidisation. Avoid immersion in harsh chemical bath cleaners or dishwashers, and store the item in a dry environment to prevent premature tarnishing.
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