ANTIQUE 19thC RARE GEORGIAN SOLID SILVER LARGE CUP & COVER, EMES & BARNARD c1813
19th Century Georgian Silver lidded cup / wine cooler, raised on a circular embellished foot, applied cast handles with Bacchus mask junctions, applied grapevine band, the lower body realistically chased with leaves, matching cover also embellished, terminating with a stunning cast finial. Hallmarked English Silver (925), London, year 1813 (S), Maker's mark REEB for Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard I.
Description
Antique 19th Century Georgian Solid Silver lidded cup / wine cooler, raised on a circular embellished foot, applied cast handles with Bacchus mask junctions, applied grapevine band, the lower body realistically chased with leaves, matching cover also embellished, terminating with a stunning cast finial. The inside is richly gilt. The cup is large and can be used as wine cooler.
Both parts are fully Hallmarked English Silver (925 Standard), London, year 1813 (S), Maker's mark REEB (Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard I, very important silversmiths, please follow this link to Victoria & Albert Museum collection for a similar piece).
Condition
In Great Condition - no damage, just general wear.
Size
Height: 28cm
Width: 18cm
Weight: 1620g