Large 64oz Nike Cup, 1906
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2 Handled Cup & Cover - Embossed with Cherub Handles; Gilt Interior - Sheffield 1906 by Walker & Hall - 47cm high, 31cm across the handles, 2000g - QM/9559
This large silver cup is superbly embossed all over, has two fantastic cherub mounted handles and a cover surmounted by Nike the winged Greek Goddess of Victory. The interior of both cup and cover are gilt (gold-washed) and the cup benefits from having no engravings. The cherubs are holding out a laurel wreath and each sit on a flower stem that loops round to an opening bud and encloses the sitting putti.
The condition is excellent, however there is a single leaf missing from one handle. It is not at all obvious to see and quite tricky to find - see final photograph. This is a fabulous piece with a good, imposing presence.
