7th Jun, 2023 10:30
Style & Substance: Silver & Luxury Accessories
EDWARDIAN SILVER GILT REPLICA OF THE TUDOR (HOLMS) CUP
GEORGE NATHAN & RIDLEY HAYES, CHESTER 1904
the tapered circular bowl with Lombardic Latin inscription BENEDICTUS DEUS IM DONA SUIS AME, over fish scale detail, over a fluted column and lobed to stepped circular foot
Note: The Tudor, or Holms Cup, became famous when it sold through Christies in 1901 as part of the Dunn-Gardner collection. It would fetch £4,100, at the time the all-time record price paid for a piece of silver. The original cup of 1521, is now part of the collection of the Royal Scottish Museum, who purchased it for £9,500 in 1958.
(approx. 71g)
5.8cm high
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Sold for £200
Estimated at £200 - £300
Condition Report
Other than the Latin, there is no inscription.
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