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Offered here is a premier piece of Hollywood history: a complete presentation set of four vintage Corbell & Co. gold-electroplated cordial goblets originally gifted directly to legendary American entertainer Bob Hope and his wife, Dolores Hope.
Presented on August 24, 1976, this luxury set was formally awarded to the Hopes by United of Omaha to commemorate the prominent insurance firm's landmark Golden Anniversary (50th Year). The top of the presentation case features a pristine, deeply engraved gold-tone plaque bearing the names of "Mr. & Mrs. Bob Hope," alongside the official engraved signatures of company President Conrad S. Young and Chairman V. J. Shutt.
ARTISAN SPECIFICATIONS:
- Manufacturer: Corbell & Co. (Stamford, England / Japan)
- Markings: Every goblet underside is deeply stamped with the official "C&Co" maker's mark, crown icon, and "EP" (Electroplated) designations.
- Art Style: Intricate, high-relief Baroque styling featuring winged Cherubs (Putti) nestled among cascading vineyard grapevines and leaves.
- Measurements: Each cordial chalice stands exactly 12.5 cm (5 inches) tall, with a standard 2–3 oz liqueur capacity.
This estate set is in collector-grade pristine condition:
- The Goblets: The electroplated gold surface maintains a brilliant, mirror-like luster.
The interiors are immaculate, completely free of any green oxidation, dark tarnish, or chemical spotting.
- The Presentation Case: The exterior black textured hard-case in near fine cond. The interior hinges function like new.
- The Lining: The vibrant, rich red velvet interior display mold is free of tears, staining, fading, or crushing, perfectly cradling each cup as it did in 1976.
Items directly tracing back to the personal collections of iconic Golden Age Hollywood legends like Bob Hope rarely appear in such immaculate, unaltered condition. This is an exceptional cross-collectible piece bridging 20th-century luxury craftsmanship with documented elite provenance.
