Queen Victoria vermeil sterling silver lidded cup, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, London, 1899
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DescriptionQueen Victoria vermeil sterling silver lidded cup, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, London, 1899
The circular base rises to an ornate bracketed stem and vase-shaped body, decorated with allegorical figures, leaves, grapes and geometric elements enclosing four cartouches, two of which are chiseled. The lid is chiseled and embossed with leaves and geometric elements, and topped with climbing leaves.
Sterling silver marked with 4 hallmarks:
Manufacturer's logo: Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd
Lion passant: alloy mark. Guarantee control of the sterling 925/1000 grade
Leopard's head with crown: City of London
Date letter year: 1899
Dimensions
HxWxD 64cm x 19cm x 19cm
Weight
3,528g
Provenance
Private collection
Conditions
Slight signs of wear and superficial scratches. The four hallmarks are present inside the lid, on the body near the lid and on the circular base. In addition, the manufacturer's hallmark is present at the base of the cup.
