cup, two-handled, cup, two-handled
Accession Number
NAM.1959-07-5-1
Description
Two-handled cup with cover, 1883-1884. Silver gilt, by F E, hallmarked Birmingham, 1883-1884. With gilt edges, girdles and handles. Rim decorated with a crown of 23 clover leaves. Inscribed on front, 'VICTORIA DEI GRACIA BRITTANIA REGINA F D 1883'. Inscribed verso, 'WON BY SERGEANT T.A. GRIEVES/ 2ND MIDDX ARTILLERY/ SHOEBURYNESS 1883'. Cover is hemispherical with clover leaf knop. Ornate. Relating to Sgt T A Grieves. Associated with the 2nd Middlesex Artillery Volunteers.