SILVER GILT DECORATIVE HISTORICAL CUP.

This beautiful cup is a copy of the ancient Greek Nestors cup. The cup is fitted with two decorative handles, each of which features a bird to the top flat edge which are apparently drinking from the cup.The original cup was discovered by archeologist Heinrich Schliemann in 1876 during an archeological excavation. Silver marks for Chester 1936 and with makers initials B & S Ltd (B.H.Britton & Son).The cup still retains almost all of its original gilt finish. Size 15cm or just under 6 inches in height.

Code: 2031