ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER GILT TANKARD & GOBLETS, S SMITH c.1871
19th Century Victorian Silver lidded Tankard and set of four matching goblets, each piece is richly gilt, the tankard of tapering cylindrical form on spreading foot in the style of the late 17th Century tankards, the body beautifully acid-etched decorated with two oval reserves depicting playing Cherubs, flanked with a rich and very naturalistic foliate decoration, domed lid in the same style, the set of four large goblets also richly gilt, featuring the same decoration. Hallmarked English Silver (925), London, year 1871 (q), Maker's mark SS for Stephen Smith.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A2016
Description
Antique 19th Century exceptional Victorian incredibly large Solid Silver lidded Tankard and set of four matching goblets, each piece is richly gilt, the tankard of tapering cylindrical form on spreading foot in the style of the late 17th Century tankards, the body beautifully acid-etched decorated with two oval reserves depicting playing Cherubs, flanked with a rich and very naturalistic foliate decoration, domed lid in the same style, the set of four large goblets also richly gilt, featuring the same decoration. Each part is Hallmarked English Silver (925 Standard), London, year 1871 (q), Maker's mark SS (Stephen Smith, great silversmith).
Condition
In Excellent Condition - no damage, just general wear.
Tankard Size
Height: 22cm
Width: 24 x 19cm
Weight: 1444g
Goblets Size
Height (each): 15.7cm
Width (each): 9.7cm
Weight (total): 1260g