By Tim Lukes, a modern Britannia standard silver beaker,

By Tim Lukes, a modern Britannia standard silver beaker,
London 2011,
tapering circular form with scroll spot-hammered decoration, inscribed 'To Commemorate The Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II I-VI', height 10.cm, approx. weight 14.6oz.

Provenance: A Private Collection.

Tim Lukes served his apprenticeship in the Garrard workshops and then worked for a while in London before moving to St Ives in Cornwall where he now has his workshop. Amongst other techniques, his work is known for his skills in raising, chasing and planishing. His father, George Lukes, was a master engraver and “was regarded as the finest engraver of his generation”.

One of six made to commemorate Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee. The engraved decoration was done by Lukes's father, George Lukes.