Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Rifle Presentation Cup 1885 (1 of 11)

AC Silver

Tyne and Wear, UK

Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide. Andrew personally sources a wide range of items, including antique jewellery, antique diamond rings and antique gemstone rings. Andrew has also developed a fine and comprehensive inventory of antique silverware, AC Silver is a respected and trusted specialist in its field.

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Rifle Presentation Cup 1885

Name: Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Rifle Presentation Cup 1885
SKU: LA474746
Price: 1895 GBP
Availability: InStock

REF: C8327 / LA474746

£1,895

€2,214

$2,384

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Description

Exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation cup with shooting/rifle interest; an addition to our diverse presentation silverware collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver presentation trophy has a plain bell-shaped vessel supported by three crossed riffles to a circular spreading base. The impressive vessel is embellished with a bright cut engraved wreath bordered vacant cartouche. The impressive supports forming the cup's pedestal are realistically modelled in the form of rifles, accented with a central suspended cast silver leaf wreath. The rifle handles terminate to a plain circular spreading base. Maker: Charles Boyton II Origin: London, England

measurements

Height:

27.9 cm

Diameter:

10.3 cm

Weight:- 12.2 troy ounces/380.1g

measurements

declaration

AC Silver has clarified that the Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Rifle Presentation Cup 1885 (LA474746) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1885

declaration

condition

This antique presentation piece is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. This English silver trophy has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The cast decoration is all very sharp and the bright cut engraved ornamentation is very crisp. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the trophy vessel and part hallmarks to the underside of the base are all clear; hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.

additional info

Period:

Arts and Crafts

Victorian Silver

Late Victorian Silver

Late 19th Century Silver

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Material: