Pair of Aurum Silver Gilt 'Ripon Diocese Foundation' Goblets - Hector Miller

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Description: - A pair of Parcel-Gilt Sterling Silver Goblets, by Hector Miller for Aurum, London, 1985. The goblets are numbered 246, and 247, from a limited edition of 500. The goblets are each crafted with a trumpet shaped bowl above a pierced gilded gallery depicting various Saints, Martyrs and Archbishops, specific to Ripon, on a swept foot with rose detail.

The first goblet is engraved to the base:

'NUMBER 246 OF A LIMITED EDITION OF 500 MADE BY ORDER OF THE LORD BISHOP OF RIPON TO COMMEMORATE THE FOUNDATION OF THE DIOCESE IN 1836.', & 'AURUM'.

The second goblet is engraved to the base: 

'NUMBER 247 OF A LIMITED EDITION OF 500 MADE BY ORDER OF THE LORD BISHOP OF RIPON TO COMMEMORATE THE FOUNDATION OF THE DIOCESE IN 1836.', & 'AURUM'.

Assay: - .925 Sterling Silver.

Period: - Late 20th Century.

Date: - 1985.

Maker: - Hector Miller.

Measurement: - Goblet #246: 16.7cm (height) x 7.6cm (diameter).

                            Goblet #247: 16.8cm (height) x 7.6cm (diameter).

The goblets can hold approximately 130ml - to the brim.

Weight: - Goblet #246: 395.9 grams.

                 Goblet #247: 401.6 grams.

Condition: - The silver parcel-gilt goblets are in good condition. Minor surface scratches, marks, and tarnishing commensurate with age. Light rubbing in places to the parcel-gilt finish. Please see photographs for confirmation of condition.

Item No: - 2077_snewt1.

Customs and import taxes: - Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply.