This exceptional antique sterling silver goblet has a circular bell shaped form onto a knopped stem and circular spreading foot.
The body of this Victorian goblet is encompassed with bright cut engraved interlacing strapwork featuring four cascading arabesque motifs and scrolling leaf ornamentation to the upper rim.
The decoration to the body incorporates four quatrefoil shaped cartouches conjoined by interlacing strap work; two feature impressive designs of floral and leaf decorated sprays and the remaining two are vacant.
The lower portion features four stylised leaf motifs to the incurves of the aforementioned cartouches.
The plain waisted pedestal features a plain circular knop to the centre.
The foot is ornamented with further bright cut engraved interlacing strapwork accented with simplified leaf motifs.
This exceptional silver goblet retains the original gilded interior.
This impressive example of Victorian silverware was crafted by the renowned London silversmith George Adams of Chawner & Co.
Date: 1871
