Bidspirit auction | Victorian Hand-Painted and Gilded Twin-Handled

Victorian Hand-Painted and Gilded Twin-Handled Presentation Cup, Dated 1876 - A Victorian twin-handled earthenware presentation cup of large cylindrical form, supported by a stepped and flaring foot. The exterior is decorated with a detailed, hand-painted polychrome floral bouquet on one side, including roses and anemones. The reverse features a gilded presentation inscription within decorative scrollwork which reads Wm Edwards Esq / Waterdale / Wolverhampton / 1876. The upper rim and foot are accented with cyan turquoise bands bordered by heavy gilded lines. The cup features two moulded scroll handles with acanthus leaf motifs and gilded highlights. The base is marked with the script inscription A Token of Respect in black.