English Sterling Cup 1871 Frederick Elkington - Chariots
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:37575 | Age: 1850-1899 |
Brand: Frederick Elkington | Pattern: Greek Revival |
Type: Tazza tea set Bowls |
A monumental 1871 British sterling silver racing trophy cup or center bowl.In the Greek Revival taste.
From the renowned shop of Frederick Elkington.
The racing trophy cup in raised oval with petal gadrooned rim.Center with classical frieze depicting Greek chariots, in the shadow of the Parthenon.The opposite side with Victorian era horse race, the jockey's wit...h raised whipsurging their steeds on, with racing pavilion in the distance.United by globe center snowflake medallion, flanked bycrossed leaf and berry branch and spear within interwoven strap work.Clover on satin knop and tapering acanthus panel above finger\petal fluting and leaf stepped base.
This monumental 1871 British sterling racing trophy bowlis 14 1/2 inches across handle 145 tall and weighs bit over 73 standard ounces.
Never monogrammed.
In fine condition.
Rich sterling, original detail.
Mild wear to interior center surface, few barely noted pin holes to knopfrom nearly 150 years of polishing.
Sells worldwide.Iowa and North Carolina buyers pay sales tax.