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Silversmith:
Phipps, Thomas
Silversmith:
Robinson, Edward II
Silver and ostrich egg; the egg with silver rim mount and silver trumpet-shaped circular foot
Silver and ostrich egg; the egg cut to form a deep cup. Its rim is mounted with a deep band of silver, which is plain in the interior, while the outside is engraved with a Greek key pattern. At the base of the egg is a calyx of a sun in splendour with deeply ribbed rays. This and the foot are attached to the base of the cup with a nut and bolt covered by a large silver boss, which is visible inside the cup. The circular foot splays out from the calyx and stands on a reeded rim. The foot is engraved with the crest of a lion rampart holding a Maltese cross.
Purchased with the Rylands Fund
Method of acquisition: Bought (1988-03-14) by Jess Applin Antiques
19th Century, Early#
George III
1805
-
1806
Cup
composed of
ostrich egg
Foot
composed of
silver
Mount
composed of
silver
To Rim
Height 15.4 cm
Height 6 in
Across Rim
Width 12.8 cm
Width 5⅛ in
Border
Crest
Inscription present: 'TP' over 'ER'
Inscription present: monarch's head
Inscription present: lion passant
Accession number: M.4-1988
Primary reference Number: 119270
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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Accession Number: C.1044-1928
Accession Number: C.66-1992
Accession Number: C.20-1915
Accession Number: C.66-1961
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