ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER DRAGON HANDLES CUP & COVER, J DIXON c.1870
19th Century Victorian Silver twin handled presentation cup and cover, richly gilt, twin cast handles shaped as winged dragons, the body profusely embossed and chased with a floral and leafy decoration, each side featuring a cartouche and a mask in relief, one side bearing a family crest, the other "Presented to Benjamin Colls Esq, by friends at Camberwell, as mark of their high esteem, and in acknowledgement of his devoted exertions in the improvements of Denmark Place Chapel, March 15th 1870". The original lid in the same style terminates with a nice cast finial. Hallmarked English silver (925), Sheffield, year 1870 (B), Maker's mark JD&S for James Dixon & Co.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A0301
Description
Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver twin handled presentation cup and cover, richly gilt, twin cast handles shaped as winged dragons, the body profusely embossed and chased with a floral and leafy decoration, each side featuring a cartouche and a mask in relief, one side bearing a family crest, the other "Presented to Benjamin Colls Esq, by friends at Camberwell, as mark of their high esteem, and in acknowledgement of his devoted exertions in the improvements of Denmark Place Chapel, March 15th 1870". The original lid in the same style terminates with a nice cast finial. Both parts are Hallmarked English silver (925 Standard), Sheffield, year 1870 (B), Maker's mark JD&S (James Dixon & Co, very fine silversmiths).
Condition
In Great Condition - no damage, just general wear.
Size
Height: 40cm
Width: 27.5 x 17cm
Weight: 1200g