104 IMPRESSIVE ANTIQUE ENGLISH STERLING SILVER TROPHY Start Price USD 3,750.00 Current Price USD 3,750.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, October 03, 2008 End Time Sunday, October 26, 2008 Location ROYAL BERKSHIRE See more about '104 IMPRESSIVE ANTIQUE ENGLISH STERLING SILVER TROPHY' Description antiquetom store ALL MY LISTINGS ARE SOLD AT A FIXED PRICE , WITH A BUY- IT- NOW  FACILITY. THERE IS NO AUCTION INVOLVED, SO YOU CAN BUY THIS ITEM  IMMEDIATELY. GOOD LUCK IN YOUR LIFE AND THANKS FOR LOOKING IN. MOST IMPRESSIVE ENGLISH THREE HANDLED STERLING SILVER TROPHY CUP OR TYGPlease ask for more photographs or information without obligation. SILVER HALLMARKS CAN BE A MINEFIELD ! I HAVE FOUND A VERY GOOD WEB PAGE FOR HALLMARKS , WHERE YOU WILL FIND MOST OF THE HALLMARKS OF THE WORLD : just type in the three w's followed by  : 925-1000.comOn offer from England is this wonderful and most impressive antique sterling silver three handled trophy cup or tyg  bearing the hallmarks  for  London 1893 and the makers mark of   Walter & John Barnard   .  The trophy is  very heavy for its size . The overall height is   8.6 " and the cup diameter is 7.25 ". The handles are about 9 inches tip to tip. The  weight is an amazing 1350  grams , 40.7  troy ounces .  The design is wonderful . Three robust handles are supported by a ovoid shaped bowl on three large paw feet over short legs. The upper part of the cup body has repousse decoration of the highest order depicting branches of oak leaves and acorns, all on a stippled background. The interior of the bowl has been gilded / gold washed in a most pleasing shade of gold. A truely marvellous piece of English silverware to grace any home. There is no  inscription on this trophy cup , so you can display it as it is or have your own dedication inscribed thereon.  The whole is in EXCELLENT CONDITION and is beautifully polished ready to go on display.  For your guidance , I use the words " EXCELLENT CONDITION " only if it is ........., " GOOD CONDITION " to indicate that there are no serious condition problems , but that there may be surface blemishes such as light discolouration , minor dings , dents or scratches commensurate with the age of the piece.............. I use the words " REASONABLE CONDITION " to indicate that there are blemishes and dings ,dents, creases , scratches , ripples etc . Under this condition category I will always qualify such defects , but please ask if you want any clarification of damages to any given piece. The best way to check the quality of my stock offered on Ebay , my descriptions , packaging and general service is to read my feedback . I am very good ( and modest ! ) but don't take my word , read what other buyers have to say about me.  Please take a minute to read my ABOUT ME page on Ebay , which will give you a better idea of my attitude to selling and life in general. SHIPPING TO ANY COUNTRY Shipping and handling to the USA by   Royal  Mail  Small  Packet  Airmail  Service will cost $52.00   plus the optional insurance ,covered under my own policy dedicated to antiques shipping arranged through Axa , of $10 per package up to $1000 value, $15  per package up to $5000 value . Rates to other countries on request . PLEASE PAY BY PAYPAL I will always give an immediate and unquestioned refund if the item is not as described.Please click this link to view my other auctions. TO SEE MORE ANTIQUES PLEASE SEE MY PARTNERS EBAY LISTINGS ; HER EBAY ID IS : LOPLILINSURANCE As mentioned above , I have my own insurance policy for shipping antiques and works of art anywhere in the world as the Royal Mail will not insure any article made of gold or silver or any other antiques in transit. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU DO NOT TAKE THE OPTIONAL INSURANCE MY LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS WILL CEASE ONCE I HAVE RECEIVED A CERTIFICATE OF POSTING FROM THE POSTAL SERVICES  WARNING ! ON NO ACCOUNT WILL I EVER USE THE EBAY SECOND CHANCE OFFER AS I CONSIDER IT TOO OPEN TO ABUSE. IF YOU EVER RECEIVE SUCH AN OFFER PLEASE REST ASSURED IT DOES NOT COME FROM ME. PLEASE REPORT ANY SUCH OFFER SO THAT I CAN ALERT EBAY TO A POSSIBLE FRAUD. Place a Bid!