A German silver covered chalice, Friedrich Wilhem Wilkens, Bremen, circa 1830

the bowl and base with applied acanthus leaves, the spherical stem chased with fruiting vines, the lobed cover with styled grape bunch finial, the bowl engraved: Georgio Augusto Heineken, d. 26 Maye 1830, Giorgia Augusta, each facet of the octagonal base engraved with a name, in a fitted case, 25.2cm., 10in. high, together with a Sheffield Plate samovar, circa 1800, neoclassical urn form with lion mask drop-ring handles, ivory tap handle

The chalice in good condition with light wear. The samovar with later burner, the plating on which is heavily rubbed. Generally good overall.
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