Antique Georgian Solid Silver Cup/Wine Cooler with Lid, Earl Interest - Barnards 1826

Description and Details 

We are delighted to offer this fabulous solid silver cup and cover made by Barnards (Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard I) in London, 1826.

This large cup/trophy/wine cooler is made with an impressive degree of finesse and quality - from the overall proportions, gauge of silver and intricacies, this piece displays wonderful elements of Georgian silversmithing.

The cup is crafted from a heavy (over 1.5kg) piece of silver with a pedestal foot and Campagna-shaped form. The top of the cup features a wonderful frieze of cast-silver acorn leaves, all intricately stippled and engraved with further embellishments.

On either side, ornate cast silver foliate handles complete the overall appearance and also assist in ergonomics/moving the cup.

The bottom portion presents further foliate and floral motifs with a wonderful chased and stippled design as if the leaves caress and support the cup from underneath. The attention to detail and a "no costs cut" approach is apparent with the additional decorations around the stem and base of the foot.

The centre is engraved with a presentation engraving "From Earl Percy to Joseph Snowballer. Esq. 1889" - most probably from Henry George Percy, 7th Duke of Northumberland (29 May 1846 – 14 May 1918).

The cup also features a heavy top lid that complements the overall aesthetic and proportion - further embellishments of foliate design and a finial are present.

Whilst this piece would make for a fabulous centrepiece attraction on a dining table, sideboard or part of a luxurious interior display, it may equally be used practically in the modern-day for many uses such as a wine cooler, flower vase or as a biscuit barrel.

The cup is fully hallmarked with English marks on the side and matching marks on the inside of the lid. 

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