Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Rifle Presentation Cup (1868)

An 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. Condition This antique presentation piece is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. This English silver trophy...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation bowl; an addition to our ornamental antique silverware collection. This exceptional antique sterling silver bowl has a circular form onto a circular domed foot. The lower portion of this antique silver bowl is encircled with a band of impressive chased alternating fluted and batwing decoration, all in an spiral design. The upper portion of the bowl is ornamented with a scalloped fluted border, to a plain applied moulded border to the rim. The foot is encircled with further chased fluted decoration, matching the design to the body. By virtue of its size, this versatile bowl could accommodate a multitude of champagne bottles and be used as a cooler, in addition to an imposing centrepiece. This provenance-rich bowl holds historical and collectible significance, ideal for display in curated collections or as a distinguished centrepiece. Its heritage makes it a thoughtful gift for military history enthusiasts, regimental memorabilia collectors or those with Scottish ancestry. Provenance: This exceptional regimental silver...