Antique Georgian Solid Silver Cup / Wine Cooler with Lid, Earl Interest - Barnards 1826

We are delighted to offer this fabulous solid silver cup and cover made by Barnards (Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard I) in London, 1826. This large cup/trophy/wine cooler is made with an impressive degree of finesse and quality - from the overall proportions, gauge of silver and intricacies, this piece displays wonderful elements of Georgian silversmithing. The cup is crafted from a heavy (over 1.5kg) piece of silver with a pedestal foot and Campagna-shaped form. The top of the cup features a wonderful frieze of cast-silver acorn leaves, all intricately stippled and engraved with further embellishments. On either side, ornate cast silver foliate handles complete the overall appearance and also assist in ergonomics/moving the cup. The bottom portion presents further foliate and floral motifs with a wonderful chased and stippled design as if the leaves caress and support the cup from underneath. The attention to detail and a "no costs cut" approach is apparent with the additional decorations around the stem and base of the foot. The centre is engraved with a presentation engraving "From Earl Percy to Joseph Snowballer. Esq. 1889" - most probably from Henry George Percy, 7th Duke of Northumberland (29 May 1846 – 14 May 1918). The cup also features a heavy top lid that complements the overall aesthetic and proportion - further embellishments of foliate design and a finial are present. Whilst this piece would make for a fabulous centrepiece attraction on a dining table, sideboard or part of a luxurious interior display, it may equally be used practically in the modern-day for many uses such as a wine cooler, flower vase or as a biscuit barrel. The cup is fully hallmarked with English marks on the side and matching marks on the inside of the lid. *All images with other items are for display purposes; this listing is for the title item only. We aim to overemphasize and state these issues (if any) to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items. Please refer to the photographs to examine the condition in further detail. Free Shipping Artisan Antiques offers free global shipping with professional, secure and discreet packaging. We will always ensure your items are packaged with the utmost care and see the delivery through to the end. In the very rare and unfortunate case of non-delivery/courier loss, you are fully covered with us and we will fully refund you. *All parcels are insured - please rest assured all shipping liabilities other than import/customs duty are covered by Artisan Antiques. *Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screens & lighting conditions* Price negotiations may be possible under certain criteria, please contact us via telephone (07578761640) or email (info@artisanantiques.net)