Sterling Silver Commemorative Goblet – Prince Charles & Lady Diana Spencer Engagement (1981)
A beautifully crafted 4-inch sterling silver commemorative goblet by Barker Ellis, produced to celebrate the engagement of H.R.H. Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981.
The front of the goblet is engraved with the Prince of Wales's badge, featuring the three ostrich feathers above the German motto "Ich Dien," meaning "I Serve." Beneath the crest is the commemorative inscription:
H.R.H. Prince Charles Lady Diana Spencer 1981
The underside of the goblet bears four authentic British hallmarks:
BECo – Maker's mark for Barker Ellis & Co.
Anchor – Birmingham Assay Office, certifying the piece was assayed in Birmingham.
Lion Passant – Confirms the goblet is crafted from .925 sterling silver.
Lowercase sans-serif "g" – Date letter indicating 1981, the year of manufacture.
A wonderful piece of British royal memorabilia and a fine example of traditional English sterling silver craftsmanship, this goblet makes an excellent addition to a collection of royal commemoratives, antique silver, or English decorative arts.
4th: lower case san-serif "g" identifying the year of production: 1981
