An exceptional, fine & impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver cup & cover; an addition to our antique presentation silverware collection. This exceptional antique sterling silver trophy cup has a circular bell shaped form onto a knopped circular spreading pedestal foot. The upper portion of this Edwardian cup & cover is embellished with embossed & chased hibiscus floral & foliate designs accented with an incurved shaped border to the lower portion; this segment features a patterned matte background. The decoration to the body incorporates two broad bordered circular vacant cartouches. This impressive presentation cup retains the original hallmarked cover encircled with a simplified geometric style border, in addition to further embossed & chased leaf & hibiscus floral decoration, reflecting the designs to the body. The cover is surmounted with the original & impressive hallmarked cast sterling silver finial realistically modelled in the form of a bull. This antique cup & cover is fitted with two embossed reed decorated handles, each accented with an exceptional leaf decorated upper terminal & lower portion of the handpiece. This fine example of antique silverware is fitted to the original circular painted wood plinth, encircled with a bespoke vacant silver inscription band; the band may be engraved with a personal inscription if so desired. Condition This antique sterling silver trophy cup is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality & in exceptional condition. The cup & cover have been professionally polished & are in presentation condition. The embossed, chased & cast decoration is very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the cup & rim of the cover, in addition to the part hallmarks to the finial are all very clear. Dimensions Height 44.8cm/17.6 Height of cup 36.8cm/14.5 Length across handles 25cm/9.8 Diameter of cup 14.5cm/5.7 Weight 29 troy ounces/903g SKU: C1660 Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup & Cover
