Antique Victorian Solid Silver Gilt Mug Cup Naturalistic Motif - Elkington & Co Ltd 1891

We are delighted to offer this magnificent Victorian solid silver gilt mug cup made in London 1891 with marks of Elkington & Co Ltd. Needless to mention, the mug exudes opulence and splendour with its fully silver gilt (gold on top of solid silver) design which certainly captivates the attention of any onlookers in spite of its relatively modest stature. In addition to its splendour, the mug has been exquisitely decorated with hand-chased naturalistic floral and foliate motifs. The embossing is very impressive with high relief and the flower buds stand out from the stippled background. The applied handle is also a lovely touch with a continued naturalistic vine-like design. Such a combination of opulence and fine silver artistry makes this mug not only a practical piece of silverware but a highly complimentary one to interior settings. Whether as a single accenting piece or amongst antique decor, this may just be the perfect article to highlight and elevate the ambience of the interior. Furthermore, the gilding protects the silver from tarnishing, especially with content that may be held within and as such also serves as a wonderful way to enjoy a drink even today in the most indulgent manner. What is also interesting about this mug is the maker's mark. It has apparently been overstruck (on what appears to be Joseph Angell's mark) which is a fairly uncommon and somewhat historically interesting practice whereby large retailers would sometimes outsource wares to equally proficient silversmithing firms to catch up with their high output. As a result, one may occasionally come across examples of overstruck maker's marks or recognise the same style/hand on other maker's wares. Overall a very impressive and opulent mug ideal for collections or for practical usage. Whether be it as a treat for yourself or as a gift for someone special, this mug certainly is a unique and spectacular example of a fine Victorian naturalistic silver gilt mug. The mug is hallmarked with full English marks on the side. *All images with other items are for display purposes, this listing is for the title item only. Size Size (cm) W:7.5cm H:8.3cm Size (inches) W:2.95 H:3.26 Weight: 163 grams (5.24 Troy oz) Condition Excellent Condition - The mug is in excellent antique condition, with no damage or issues - the gilding is in excellent order and the mug appears to have been very well looked after. We aim to overemphasize and state these issues (if any) to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items. Please refer to the photographs to examine the condition in further detail. Free Shipping Artisan Antiques offers free global shipping with professional, secure and discreet packaging. We will always ensure your items are packaged with the utmost care and see the delivery through to the end. In the very rare and unfortunate case of non-delivery/courier loss, you are fully covered with us and we will fully refund you. *All parcels are insured - please rest assured all shipping liabilities other than import/customs duty are covered by Artisan Antiques. *Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screens & lighting conditions* Price negotiations may be possible under certain criteria, please contact us via telephone (07578761640) or email (info@artisanantiques.net)