Antique Silver Beakers

We are pleased to offer a fine range of antique sterling silver beakers. All of our antique silver beakers can be purchased online, or from our shop in the London Silver Vaults. Please click on an image of a beaker to see a larger picture

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	d8943 - Sterling Silver Beaker: Hallmarked in London, 1913, by Norman Marshall, this small, sterling silver beaker, features engine turned decoration, a vacant cartouche, and is gilt. The beaker measures 2.25 inches (5.5cm) tall, by 1.75 inches (4.5cm) in diameter.	£95
	d9728 - Sterling Silver Beaker: Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1974, this delightful, small, sterling silver beaker, is made to look like a thimble, and engraved with the motto 'Just a Thimblefull'. The beaker measures 2 inches (5cm) tall, by 1.75 inches (4.5cm) in diameter.	£245
	j0175 - Sterling Silver Beaker: Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1923 by Barnard Brothers, this simple, sterling silver beaker, features a gilt interior. The beaker measures 4.25 inches (11cm) tall, by 3 inches (7.5cm) in diameter.	£275	sold! 2008-02-20
	d8937 - Victorian Foreign Silver Beaker: Made circa 1900, and carrying old German marks, this very attractive, 900 standard, antique silver beaker, features floral Nielloed decoration. The beaker measures 3.25 inches (8cm) tall, 2.25 inches (5.5cm) in diameter.	£295
	d9906 - Victorian Sterling Silver Beaker: Hallmarked in London, 1880, this attractive, antique silver beaker, features brightcut engraved floral decoration. The beaker measures 3.5 inches (9cm) tall, by 2.5 inches (5cm) in diameter.	£345	sold! 2008-04-05
	d6657 - Edwardian Sterling Silver Beaker: Hallmarked in Sheffield, 1907 by J. & W. Deakin, this handsome horn and silver beaker, measures 6 inches (15cm) tall, and features a sterling silver rim, and applied shield.	£365	sold! 2008-02-15
	j0182 - Victorian Sterling Silver Beaker: Hallmarked in London, 1849 by George Frederick Pinnell, this attractive, antique silver beaker, features flat chased floral and scroll work, with engraved texturing, and three ball feet. The beaker measures 4.25 inches (11cm) tall, by 3 inches (7.5cm) in diameter.	£385

More Information On Silver Beakers

Sterling silver beakers have changed little in design since the 15th century, the cylindrical, tapering form and flared rim probably derived from early examples made from horn. Silver beakers made in the 16th and early 17th centuries were often plain in style, with bands of decoration, stylized flowers, foliage and arabesques being popular at the time. During the latter parts of the 17th century, antique silver beakers became more ornate, featuring embossed or chased floral work, and frequently engraved with armorials, crests or initials. Victorian beakers are the most lavishly decorated, typically featuring ornate engraved decoration, accompanying chased fluting or floral work.

Antique silver beakers are rare before the mid 16th century, and examples of early beakers are highly collectable. In the Metropolitan Museum of Art a priceless 4th century BC example of a Thraco–Geti style silver beaker can be seen.