An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver cup & cover; an addition to our antique presentation silverware collection

This exceptional antique sterling silver trophy cup has a circular bell shaped form onto a knopped circular spreading pedestal foot.

The upper portion of this Edwardian cup & cover is embellished with embossed and chased hibiscus floral and foliate designs accented with an incurved shaped border to the lower portion; this segment features a patterned matte background.

The decoration to the body incorporates two broad bordered circular vacant cartouches.

This impressive presentation cup retains the original hallmarked cover encircled with a simplified geometric style border, in addition to further embossed and chased leaf and hibiscus floral decoration, reflecting the designs to the body.

The cover is surmounted with the original and impressive hallmarked cast sterling silver finial realistically modelled in the form of a bull.

This antique cup and cover is fitted with two embossed reed decorated handles, each accented with an exceptional leaf decorated upper terminal and lower portion of the handpiece.

This fine example of antique silverware is fitted to the original circular painted wood plinth, encircled with a bespoke vacant silver inscription band; the band may be engraved with a personal inscription if so desired.

This antique sterling silver trophy cup is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The cup and cover have been professionally polished and are in presentation condition.

The embossed, chased and cast decoration is very sharp.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the cup and rim of the cover, in addition to the part hallmarks to the finial are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.

Height 44.8cm/17.6"

Height of cup 36.8cm/14.5"

Length across handles 25cm/9.8"

Diameter of cup 14.5cm/5.7"

29 troy ounces/903g

Date: 1902

Origin: Sheffield, England

Maker: James Deakin & Sons (John & William F Deakin)