Antique French Sterling Silver Wine or Mint Julep Cup, Beaker, Timbale

About This Piece

A fine antique French sterling silver timbale or goblet with a gold wash interior, decorated in the guilloché manner with a decorative cartouche inscribed with the initials "CD". Perfect for wine or Mint Juleps — antique sterling cups are always an appreciated gift for weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries.

Hallmarks & Provenance

French sterling silver, .950. Marked with the Minerva 1st Titre mark and the maker’s punch for Philippe Berthier, Paris — a woodcock surrounded by the letters P and B. Berthier entered his first mark on 1 June 1841 and was a well-known silversmith of the Second Empire.

Details & Dimensions

• Origin: Paris, France
• Date: From 1841 (Second Empire)
• Maker: Philippe Berthier, Paris (mark registered 1 June 1841)
• Material: French sterling silver, .950, with gold wash interior
• Height: 3⅛"
• Top diameter: 2¾"
• Weight: 89 grams
• Monogram: "CD"
• Item ID: 122227

Condition

Very good. Slight surface scuffing on the bottom of the cup, normal for age and use.

Shipping & Handling

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