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Sterling Silver Marriage Cup or Wager Cup made in 1936
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A fine hallmarked sterling silver marriage cup or wager cup.
| Date | 1936 |
| Made By | Birch & Gaydon |
| Location | London |
| Stock Number | W199x26 |
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Sterling Silver Marriage Cup or Wager Cup made in 1936
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A fine hallmarked sterling silver marriage cup or wager cup.
The cup is in excellent condition and English made rather than the more common continental made ones.
The wager cup was originally created for use at wedding hence the alternative name of ‘marriage cup’ or ‘wedding cup. The groom would drink from the larger cup, (this cup is created by the lady’s voluminous skirt), and the bride would drink from the smaller cup (the one held above the figure’s head) – the intention being for both the bride and groom to empty the cups without letting a drop spill. So steady hands were required.
Dimensions, height 13.75 cm.
Weight, 3.7 troy oz.
Birch & Gaydon were established as silversmiths in 1790, according to their own publicity – although the business appears to have begun with William Turner, a watchmaker, in c.1760, trading in Cornhill, London. The business passed to William Birch in c.1840; Henry Gaydon joined the business in 1877 and it was renamed Birch & Gaydon. The business was acquired by Asprey & Co in 1959.
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