English Antique Silver Plate Set of 8 Cocktail Goblets, C. 1900

This Late Victorian ''Grape or Vintage" Pattern Set of 8 Antique Silverplate Cocktail Goblets was manufactured in England and is stamped "Old English Reproduction." Each Goblet measures 4 3/4'' High and dates circa 1900. These Wine Goblets are electroplated on a copper base which is the best base for silverplate items.

COMMENT: These Absolutely Tasteful Wine Goblets Are Exquisite! Here we have a whole set of 8. The pattern is "Grape/Vintage" which is a very popular pattern that is avidly collected. Because of its popularity, this pattern was manufactured from about 1880-1940 by many silver companies. Consequently, due to its availability, many people collect it. It looks absolutely fabulous when one has an array of different items for the dining occasion whether it be a formal dining or buffet serving.

Such A Sweet Set of Wine Goblets Can Most Definitely Make A Thoughtful Wedding Gift OR Simply A Gift For A Friend Who Is A Wine Connoisseur.

CONDITION: This wine silverplate wine goblet set is in very fine condition except for a little bleeding of the copper which is very minor and adds a charm and warmth to ones drinking enjoyment.  I would not really recommend re-silvering. It is not necessary.

SILVERPLATE CONDITION NOTE:

Some minor conditional problems that are a common occurrence or commonplace with "antique and vintage" silverplate pieces which are considered acceptable and by general standards considered as "patina" are minor or light surface scratching and slight wear or minor bleeding of the base metal which is generally copper, brass or Britannica metal.

• Teapots, Coffee pots and Jugs generally show some interior discoloration and pitting due to the chemical interaction of the tea, coffee or other beverages with the various base metals if left sitting for long time periods and not properly cleaned after each usage. Teapots almost always have discoloration on the "interior" bottom.
  
• Trays normally have light surface scratching and bleeding of the base metal. Antique and Vintage Trays almost always show surface wear on the reverse side (back side).
• Flatware, for example forks, knives, spoons, etc., because of their usage, will on many occasions exhibit some light surface scratching.
• Candlesticks, at the insert top section, sometimes will exhibit slight discoloration where the candle burns too low; also sometimes on the underneath side of the base, wear will show.

"Antique and Vintage Silverplate" are not "new" items and therefore will almost always exhibit slight wear (bleeding) and light surface scratching. Normally if there is any relief work, that is embossing or floral, many times it will show slight bleeding of the base metal.

Many Victorian Art Nouveau and Edwardian pieces of silverplate will almost always show bleeding and sometimes need re-silvering. Re-silvering is frowned upon and is not always recommended by purists, especially when it comes to Georgian and Early Victorian silverplate. Re-silvering of really early pieces, Georgian to Mid-Victorian, can devalue pieces. Generally speaking, "re-silvering" is a personal matter of choice.