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Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Loving Cup C.1890
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Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Loving Cup C.1890

19th century
Sold by Puckerings
Sold 17 July 2025 · Puckerings
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A very handsome late Victorian two-handled loving cup made from solid English Oak with silver plated fittings. The piece is signed by the Birmingham silversmith, Thomas Harwood & Sons, this mark dating the piece to pre-1896, Victorian in era.

Perfect for a red wine coaster, ice pail or vase; always highly sought-after with the winning combination of materials.

Excellent condition measuring 8 1/2" handle to handle x 6" x 6" tall.

Item: 42945

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Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Antique Oak Loving Cup to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
21.6cm (8.50")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Reference Numbers
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SA792478
Dealers Internal Reference
42945
Description
A very handsome late Victorian two-handled loving cup made from solid English Oak with silver plated fittings.
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The piece is signed by the Birmingham silversmith, Thomas Harwood & Sons, this mark dating the piece to pre-1896, Victorian in era.
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fig 1. An antique cylindrical wooden loving cup featuring two large loop handles, horizontal silver-plated bands, a silver rim, and an unengraved shield cartouche.
fig 1. Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Loving Cup C.1890

Perfect for a red wine coaster, ice pail or vase; always highly sought-after with the winning combination of materials.

Excellent condition measuring 8 1/2" handle to handle x 6" x 6" tall.

Item: 42945

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Antique Oak Loving Cup to the 1890s.

Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
21.6cm (8.50")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA792478
Dealers Internal Ref
42945
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Archive I An antique cylindrical wooden loving cup featuring two large loop handles, horizontal silver-plated bands, a silver rim, and an unengraved shield cartouche. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Loving Cup C.1890

Archive II An antique cylindrical wooden loving cup featuring two large loop handles, horizontal silver-plated bands, a silver rim, and an unengraved shield cartouche. View II
Archive III An antique cylindrical wooden loving cup featuring two large loop handles, horizontal silver-plated bands, a silver rim, and an unengraved shield cartouche. View III
Archive IV An antique cylindrical wooden loving cup featuring two large loop handles, horizontal silver-plated bands, a silver rim, and an unengraved shield cartouche. View IV
Archive V An antique cylindrical wooden loving cup featuring two large loop handles, horizontal silver-plated bands, a silver rim, and an unengraved shield cartouche. View V
Archive VI An antique cylindrical wooden loving cup featuring two large loop handles, horizontal silver-plated bands, a silver rim, and an unengraved shield cartouche. View VI
Archive VII An antique cylindrical wooden loving cup featuring two large loop handles, horizontal silver-plated bands, a silver rim, and an unengraved shield cartouche. View VII
Archive VIII An antique cylindrical wooden loving cup featuring two large loop handles, horizontal silver-plated bands, a silver rim, and an unengraved shield cartouche. View VIII
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An antique cylindrical wooden loving cup featuring two large loop handles, horizontal silver-plated bands, a silver rim, and an unengraved shield cartouche.
Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Loving Cup c.1890
Ref: SA792478
An antique cylindrical wooden loving cup featuring two large loop handles, horizontal silver-plated bands, a silver rim, and an unengraved shield cartouche.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Vessels
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Silver Plate
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsStave construction, Twin loop handles, Shield cartouche, Silver bands
  • SizeH 15.2 cm (6 in) x W 21.6 cm (9 in) x D 15.2 cm (6 in)

FAQs

A loving cup is a large ceramic, metal, or wood drinking vessel with two or more handles, traditionally passed among guests at banquets, weddings, and celebratory gatherings.

Nineteenth-century loving cups were commonly crafted from native hardwoods such as oak or mahogany, frequently reinforced and lined with sterling silver or silver plate for durability and formal presentation.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as stave construction, traditional silversmith hallmarks or electroplate marks, and natural patination consistent with nineteenth-century manufacturing techniques.

This piece functions effectively as a decorative object on a bookshelf or mantelpiece, introducing historical texture and metallic contrast to modern schemes.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity changes, cleaning the wood with a dry microfibre cloth, and polishing the silver components sparingly with a non-abrasive silver cloth.
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