A PAIR OF VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER GOBLETS, SHEFFIELD 1897 BY WALKER AND HALL

Each of rounded circular form upon a pedestal base with spreading circular foot. Each later engraved with the regimental badge for 3^rd Battalion Manchester Regiment, with a Sphinx and EGYPT. Gilt interiors. Each fully marked to the side. (2)

Height – 14.3 cm / 5.65 inches

Weight – 375 grams / 12.09 ozt

The 3^rd Battalion Manchester Regiment was formed in 1900, disbanded in 1906, stationed in Saint Helena and South Africa. The 1st Battalion was deployed to Egypt to take part in the Anglo-Egyptian War in 1882.