{"product_id":"nice-pair-of-antique-victorian-sterling-silver-mounted-liquor-cups-london-1889","title":"Nice Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mounted Liquor Cups – London, 1889","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA Nice Pair of Victorian Liquor Cups with clear glass bodies and sterling silver mounts. Each cup is formed as a small cylindrical tumbler seated within a substantial sterling silver sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe silverwork is richly modelled with a continuous figural and landscape frieze, creating a narrative band around each vessel. The decoration includes stylised figures, animals and trees, framed by scrolling foliate borders typical of late Victorian taste. Hallmarked for London, 1889.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e* The fabulously decorated sterling sleeves read like miniature scenes in relief, designed to be admired as they are used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHeight: 1 3\/4\" (approx. 4.5cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDiameter (across top): 1 1\/8\" (approx. 3cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTotal weight: 68g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn good condition – Both cups present well overall, with crisp detail remaining in the figural relief and scrolling borders. There is light surface wear and gentle rubbing to raised areas, consistent with age and careful use. There are no chips or cracks to the glass. Hallmarks are clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eItem Reference: KD53097\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kingsdown Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52802424897874,"sku":"KD53097","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/9114\/4018\/files\/20260129_160719_Antiques.jpg?v=1772050152","url":"https:\/\/www.kingsdownantiques.com\/products\/nice-pair-of-antique-victorian-sterling-silver-mounted-liquor-cups-london-1889","provider":"Kingsdown Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}