Lot 164
A silver & silver-gilt commemorative goblet for Chichester Cathedral.
Description
Condition Report
A silver and silver-gilt commemorative goblet for Chichester Cathedral, designed for the ninth centenary of its foundation, the tapering trefoil bowl with gilded interior and raised on a relief decorated wheat sheaf stem to a spread circular foot. Hallmarked Desmond Clen-Murphy for Aurum, London 1975 and further stamped Aurum, limited edition no. 33/600. Height measuring 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm), gross weight 10.15 ozt (315.5 grams).
Please note: When placing absentee bids, your bids will be rounded up to the nearest bid increment. For more information click the 'Important Notices for Purchasers' button above.
Purchasing information-
The goblet appears in good overall condition, displaying some general surface wear, marks and scratches. A little tarnished so would benefit from a clean and polish. Gilding to wheat sheaf stem quite tarnished. Hallmarked to underside, slight rubbing but still clearly legible.
Impressed to underside 'Number 33 of a limited edition of 600 made by order of the Dean and Chapter to commemorate the ninth centenary of the Foundation of Chichester Cathedral in 1075.'
Share
Please note that by submitting a bid you are agreeing to our Terms & Conditions
Clicking the place bid button is a legally binding obligation to buy and pay for the lot, should your bid be successful. For security, we track all bids placed.
Send to a friend!
Similar Lots
