November 12, 2019

Very Rare Worshipful Company of Masons Silver Mounted Cow Horn Libation Cup with

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Very Rare Worshipful Company of Masons Silver Mounted Cow Horn Libation Cup with
Very Rare Worshipful Company of Masons Silver Mounted Cow Horn Libation Cup with
Very Rare Worshipful Company of Masons Silver Mounted Cow Horn Libation Cup with
Very Rare Worshipful Company of Masons Silver Mounted Cow Horn Libation Cup with
Very Rare Worshipful Company of Masons Silver Mounted Cow Horn Libation Cup with
Very Rare Worshipful Company of Masons Silver Mounted Cow Horn Libation Cup with

Very Rare Worshipful Company of Masons Silver Mounted Cow Horn Libation Cup with
Worshipful Company of Masons silver mounted cow horn libation cup with seal c1750 Date : c1750 Period : Georgian Marks : None Origin : England Features : Silver mounted with engraved seal “The Ancients” Condition : Good Restoration : None Dimensions : 25cm x 12cm Weight : 357 grams. The Worshipful Company of Masons was formed in 1515 by the Alderman of the City of London. It ranks as number 30 in the list of Ancient Livery Companies of the City and exists to this day promoting the skills and craft of stone masons. This libation cup is a rare survivor and is crafted from a single cow horn mounted with unmarked silver (tested). The closed end carries an engraved seal showing the arms of the Masons Livery Company, three castles intersected by a chevron carrying a stonemasons’s compasses. The open end carries a mounted silver rim with simple engraved decoration. This “drinking horn” will date from the mid eighteenth century and were used as a ceremonial items. I have been involved in the antiques business since 1971. My career took a leap forward when I joined Bonhams in 1976. Some five years later I became head of the Decorative Arts department. The item “Very Rare Worshipful Company of Masons Silver Mounted Cow Horn Libation Cup with” is in sale since Sunday, November 10, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Other Solid Silver”. The seller is “ericknowlestv” and is located in High Wycombe. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Product: Horn
  • Style: Georgian
  • Age: Pre-1800
  • Composition: Sterling Silver
  • Brand: Worhipful Company

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