Royal, a set of twelve Victorian graduated silver mounted horn beakers
the mounts by Thomas Johnson, London 1874, and retailed by W. Thornhill of New Bond Street, London
Each applied with the feathers of the Prince of Wales, surrounded by the motto of The Order of The Garter, surmounted by the crown of the heir apparent, below which is a figural badge with the motto of The Order of The Star of India, surmounted by a star, all flanked by the letters 'A' and 'E', heights from 17.5cm to 7.5cm. (12)
Each applied with the feathers of the Prince of Wales, surrounded by the motto of The Order of The Garter, surmounted by the crown of the heir apparent, below which is a figural badge with the motto of The Order of The Star of India, surmounted by a star, all flanked by the letters 'A' and 'E', heights from 17.5cm to 7.5cm. (12)
Sold for
£8,125
inc. premium
Footnotes
- The letters A & E refer to Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later, Edward VII.
Provenance: Mallett, London
Category: Decorative Arts / Silver
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Silver