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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wager Cup
$5,394.53
£3,950
€4,646.06
CA$7,491.64
A$8,044.15
CHF 4,328.41
MX$95,194.68
NOK 54,530.04
SEK 49,734.44
DKK 34,714.30
About the Item
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver wager cup; an addition to our diverse collection of novelty silverware.
This exceptional and unusual antique Victorian sterling silver wager cup* has been realistically modelled in the form of a male character in an upright stance.
The cast silver head of the model bears details replicating the facial features and beard.
The wide skirt garment of the figure is embellished with chased decoration replicating the details of the fabric's foliate pattern and texture; due to the ornate garment it can be determined the piece was crafted in form of a noble figure.
The cast silver upstretched arms of this impressive character conjoin with impressive opposing, intertwining scrolling leaf decorated branches.
The branches are connected to a pivoting gimbal-type drinking cup, embellished with chased fluted decoration incorporating a foliate festoon.
The underside of the skirts form a flared bell shaped drinking vessel and retains the original gilded interior.
The hallmarks struck to the surface of this impressive antique wager cup include:
Maker's mark: n (B. Neresheimer
Sohne)
Hanau marks: Untraced**
Importer's mark: BM (B Muller
Son (Berthold Muller))
Import mark: Chester, England
Silver quality/purity mark: lion passant (sterling, 925/1000)
Import date mark: R (1900)
Additional mark: F (foreign manufacture mark)
Such specially commissioned examples are rare to the market; this novelty wager cup is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.
An antique Victorian silver wager cup, or wedding cup, is a rare and symbolic gift, ideal for weddings, anniversaries or collectors of historic silver. Its ceremonial origin and intricate design embody tradition, unity and enduring craftsmanship.
NOTE: * A wager cup, also known as a marriage or windmill cup, is a ceremonial drinking vessel featuring a large base cup and a smaller, suspended cup above. Traditionally, the bride drinks from the upper cup while the groom drinks from the lower, both simultaneously, without spilling—symbolising balance, unity and shared joy in marriage.
** Hanau pseudo-marks were not registered with an administrative office and no records exist to check them against determining an attributed identification to be a comparison or probability.
Condition
This antique sterling silver wager cup is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The chased and cast decoration is all very sharp.
Due to the nature of construction, such original Victorian examples may often need appear symmetrical.
Full hallmarks struck to the rim of the body and part hallmarks to the drinking cup are 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 Victorian silverware.
Dimensions
Length 13.8cm/5.43'
Width 10.7cm/4.21'
Height 29.8cm/11.73'
Weight
21.1 troy ounces/656.9g
Maker: B. Neresheimer
Sohne
Date: 1900
Origin: Hanau, Germany
SKU: C9243
- Creator:B. Neresheimer Sohne (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 11.73 in (29.8 cm)Width: 4.21 in (10.7 cm)Depth: 5.43 in (13.8 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:1900
- Condition:Please see description.
- Seller Location:Jesmond, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: C92431stDibs: LU1200245631442
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