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Cup: M.54-1961

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Unknown

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Description

Silver; the deep U-shaped bowl has a slightly everted rim. Half way down the body is a moulded girdle. It has two leaf-capped double scroll handles, and stands on a moulded low pedestal foot. One side is engraved with armorials in a rococo cartouche, the other side is engraved with a crest (later engraving).

Notes

History note: Unknown before Louis C.G. Clarke

Legal notes

L.C.G. Bequest, 1960

Measurements and weight

Weight: 410 g
Weight: 13:3 oz: dwt

Place(s) associated

  • Dublin ⪼ Ireland

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1960-12-13) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Dating

18th Century
George III
1754 CE - 1786 CE

Note

No maker's mark

School or Style

Rococo

Components of the work

To Rim Height 14.3 cm Height 5⅝ in
Across Handles Width 17.4 cm Width 6¾ in
Armorials
Bowl
Foot
Handles

Materials used in production

Silver

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: harp crowned
  • Location: To the right of a handle
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Hallmark
  • Text: Hibernia
  • Location: To the right of a handle
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Hallmark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.54-1961
Primary reference Number: 119215
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 28 November 2018 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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