William Cattell
A George III Antique English Silver Double Beaker, 1781
Height: 5 1/2"
Weight: 11 oz.
Weight: 11 oz.
London
H0545
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This style of two-in-one trompe l'oeil drinking vessel can be found in both sterling and Old Sheffield Plate. The piece splits at the middle to become two small beakers. This...
This style of two-in-one trompe l'oeil drinking vessel can be found in both sterling and Old Sheffield Plate. The piece splits at the middle to become two small beakers. This example is particularly heavy, with crisp decoration. It has well struck marks on both ends, interior gilding, and feels just right in the hand.