Antique Victorian Solid Silver Fox Stirrup Cup, John Samuel Hunt, circa 1846

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Antique Victorian Solid Silver Fox Stirrup Cup, John Samuel Hunt, circa 1846

About the Item

Antique 19th century Victorian solid silver stirrup cup, the head realistically cast as a fox with ears pricked, richly gilt interior, plain collar with a step boarder. Victorian stirrup cups modelled as foxes are extremely rare and sought, especially ones made by silversmiths with Royal Warrants. Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1846 (L), Maker's mark ISH (John Samuel Hunt), inventory number 2750. This prestigious firm of jewellers and silversmiths was originally founded by Paul Storr in 1819 when he left Rundell & Bridge to go in partnership with John Mortimer. John Samuel Hunt joined the company after his apprenticeship with Paul Storr and took his place after he retired in 1838, changing the name of the company to Mortimer and Hunt. In 1843 John Mortimer retired and the firm became finally Hunt and Roskell. At that time it counted three partners: John Samuel Hunt, his son and Robert Roskell Jr. (son of a watchmaker from Liverpool). The firm was based in Bond Street, London and gained, presumably in the late 1840s, the Royal Warrant of Queen Victoria. Creating finely ornate centrepieces, tea sets, candelabra as well as impressive jewellery, they also received the appreciation of the Imperial Russian Court, that commissioned several pieces. Their silverware is often naturalistically modelled and exquisitely detailed, decorated with floral and vegetal motifs and scrolling patterns. The firm exhibited at the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace in London in 1851 and subsequently in New York (1853) and Paris (1867) growing in popularity and prosperity not just in England but also abroad. Condition: In excellent condition, no damage. Size: Height 14cm Width 10 x 9cm Weight 406g.

Creator:
John Samuel Hunt (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 5.52 in (14 cm)Width: 3.55 in (9 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
Style:
Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1846
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
Seller Location:
Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: A53111stDibs: LU1348210858473