An Elizabeth II Silver Communion-Cup by Preston's Ltd., Sheffield, 1970
commemorating the 500th anniversary of the founding of Harrow School in 1571, in the form of an Elizabethan communion-cup, on circular base with egg and dart border, engraved with the dates '1571-1971', the slightly tapering bowl engraved with the coat-of-arms of Harrow School, contained in a gilt-tooled blue leather-covered case the case 23cm wide, the communion-cup 16.5cm high, 10oz 10dwt, 327gr
Fully marked near rim. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There are some scuffs and marks to the case. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the Seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage people to see an item in person when possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.
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commemorating the 500th anniversary of the founding of Harrow School in 1571, in the form of an Elizabethan communion-cup, on circular base with egg and dart border, engraved with the dates '1571-1971', the slightly tapering bowl engraved with the coat-of-arms of Harrow School, contained in a gilt-tooled blue leather-covered case the case 23cm wide, the communion-cup 16.5cm high, 10oz 10dwt, 327gr
Fully marked near rim. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There are some scuffs and marks to the case. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the Seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage people to see an item in person when possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.
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