Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Goblet

This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver gilt goblet has a circular bell shaped form onto a knopped pedestal and circular spreading foot, in the classic pineapple style.

The body of this impressive antique silver goblet is composed of chased and embossed lozenge shaped convex panels, replicating the fruitlets/spikes of a pineapple, each ornamented with a quatrefoil-floral design.

The decoration to the body incorporates an impressive quatrefoil shaped cartouche displaying the contemporary engraved monogram initials ‘HM’.

The upper rim is encompassed with an applied band of bead decoration.

The waisted pedestal features a circular knop to the centre encircled with further floral motifs.

The circular spreading foot is encompassed with a continuation of segmented lozenge panels, reflecting that of the body.

This sterling silver goblet retains the original gilding; the gilding to the exterior of the goblet has worn with age in a sympathetic fashion.

Condition

This antique 1800s silver gilt goblet is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of this Victorian silver goblet are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of Victorian silverware.

Dimensions
Diameter of rim 10.2cm/4″
Diameter of foot 9.7cm/3.8″
Height 18.1cm/7.1″

Weight
11.4 troy ounces/353g

Maker: Daniel & Charles Houle
Date: 1861
Origin: London, England.