Description

A handsome antique sterling silver cup of strong circular form raised on a pedestal foot. Excellent quality and gauge of metal. Crisp decorative borders with vine leaf and classical decoration to the body, column and foot. Original gilding to the interior. Hand engraved to the front is a large Latin inscription in old fashioned script. Contains 575 ml. Weight 405 grams, 13 troy ounces. Height 17 cms. Diameter of top 10.5 cms. London 1819. Maker Royes & Dix.

This impressive silver chalice is in very good condition with no damage or restoration. The silver marks are clear and easy to read. The decoration is crisp. Good colour. Please note that this item is not new and will show moderate signs of wear commensurate with age. Reflections in the photograph may detract from the true representation of this item.

Maker: Solomon Royes & John East Dix

Solomon Royes, apprenticed to Solomon Hougham as goldsmith 1789, free 1797. 1st mark entered as plateworker in partnership with Solomon Hougham and John East Dix 1817. 2nd mark with Dix only 1818. 3rd mark alone 1920. 4th mark 1822. John East Dix, apprenticed to Solomon Hougham 1795, free 1803. 1st mark entered as plateworker with Solomon Hougham and Solomon Royes 1817. 2nd mark with Royes alone. Livery 1824. Died 1858.

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