ANTIQUE 19thC PAIR VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER MASSIVE TROPHY CUPS, S SMITH c1867
19th Century pair of Victorian Silver decorative trophies / vases / cups and covers, both massive size and exceptionally heavy, mounted on original ebonized wood bases, each urn-form body applied with cast grapes, marvellous cast handles naturalistically modelled like branches with grapes, surmounted by nude figures holding glasses, probably drunk nymphs from a baccanalia, removable lid surmounted by a vase-shaped finial. Hallmarked English silver (925), London, year 1867 (m), Maker's mark S.S for Stephen Smith.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A2966
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century rare and impressive pair of Victorian Solid Silver decorative trophies / vases / cups and covers, both massive size and exceptionally heavy, mounted on original ebonized wood bases, each urn-form body applied with cast grapes, marvellous cast handles naturalistically modelled like branches with grapes, surmounted by nude figures holding glasses, probably drunk nymphs from a baccanalia, removable lid surmounted by a vase-shaped finial.
Each part is Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1867 (m), Maker's mark S.S (Stephen Smith, one of the preeminent Victorian silversmiths, specializing in highly-decorative patterns, he patented many Cellini style designs).
CONDITION
In Great condition - No damage, just general wear.
SIZE
Total Height (on plinth): 53cm
Width: 30.5 x 18.5cm
Total Weight: 7700g