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An engraved glass two-handled cup celebrating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935
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January 8, 10:34 AM GMT
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
An engraved glass two-handled cup celebrating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935
the shallow bowl applied with matte engraved handles, with crowned monogram, national flowers, bells and a continuous inscribed ribbon, the fluted stem with a hollow coin knob, supported on a square foot, inscribed
height: 18cm; diameter: 12.5cm.
Thanksgiving Cup Design No. 18, edition 4 of 25 and the second cup made to commemorate the Silver Jubilee with hand-engraved inscription, 'Happiness of Their People, May 6th 1935, The Greatness of their Majesties is Reflected in the Silver Mirror of 1935... "happiness of their people"on reverse. The Thanksgiving Cup. Inscribed to the foot: From St Paul's Cathedral Rang (right side) the silver bells of Rejoicing (reverse) epealing glad tidings to the Empire (left side) Radiating hope throughout the world.