Lot 845 , A George II silver gilt two handled presentation cup and cover by Thomas Whipham, 70.5 oz.

A George II silver gilt two handled presentation cup and cover by Thomas Whipham, with acanthus leaf capped scroll handles and embossed vineous decoration, with later engraved inscription, London, 1742, height 31cm, 70.5 oz.
Estimate £1,200-1,600

Lid- There are a few knocks/dents to the interior rim. There is some minor loss to the gilding due to handling over time. Doesn't sit snug with the base (sslight movement). Overall condition is otherwise good. Hallmarks on rim clear.
Cup- Again, there is some loss to gilding, predominently to the raised parts of the decoration around the main body and the handles. Overall condition is otherwise good. Hallmarks clear.
Later inscription dated 1847.


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Sold for £1,200