ESKAYE Brass and Copper Plated Small Vessel / Goblet
Hollowware - Small Vessel or Goblet · ESKAYE (UK manufacturing)
Pattern: Unspecified vintage decorative line
Type
Hollowware - Small Vessel or Goblet
Maker
ESKAYE (UK manufacturing)
Material
Base metal (likely brass or steel) with copper tone and gold wash/brass tone finish
Dimensions
Estimated small individual size, height approximately 3 to 4 inches, diameter of base roughly 2 inches
Description
A small decorative hollowware piece featuring a polished golden-toned interior bowl and a distinct circular recessed base in copper tone. The underside bears a clear manufacturer stamp reading ESKAYE REG.D MADE IN ENGLAND, indicating mid-century British decorative metalware production.
Key Features
Distinct circular maker's mark stamped directly into the recessed copper-tone base, contrasting interior and exterior finishes
Material & Composition
Base metal (likely brass or steel) with copper tone and gold wash/brass tone finish
Finish & Decoration
Polished interior with contrasting copper-colored recessed base and stamped lettering
Hallmarks & Stamps
Circular stamp on the base reading ESKAYE REG.D MADE IN ENGLAND
Construction Details
Machine-formed or spun vessel with a separately inset stamped base plate
Functional Features
Standing decorative vessel or small chalice/goblet
Handle & Grip Details
None, standard stemless or short-stemmed vessel form
Craftsmanship Details
Industrial manufacturing using pressed and spun metal techniques typical of mid-century novelty items
Authentication Indicators
Clear factory stamp on the base authenticating British manufacture by Eskaye
Origin & Manufacturing
Made in England
Era & Period
Mid-20th Century (likely 1950s-1970s based on style and stamp format)
Age Estimate
Circa 1950-1980
Cultural Significance
Represents mid-20th-century mass-produced decorative metalwork in British households
Condition Notes
Fair to Good condition with visible surface patina, tarnish, and wear consistent with age and storage
Value Estimate
Low market value, typically ranging from $10 to $25 depending on collector interest
Care & Maintenance
Clean with a soft microfiber cloth; avoid harsh abrasive dips that could strip the surface finish
Similar Pieces
Various British souvenir cups, brass desk accessories, and mid-century decorative trinkets
Interesting Facts
Items bearing the Eskaye mark are typical of mid-century British souvenir and decorative metal homewares