Silversmith: Unknown
Silver, parcel-gilt; miniature of a 17th Century standing cup
Silver, parcel-gilt; miniature in the style of an early 17th Century standing cup. The bowl has fluted sides, and resembles a campanula. Each of its six sides is engraved with a stylised flower. It stands on a slender stem supported by three caryatids holding rings (one ring missing). The low trumpet-shaped hexafoil foot is engraved with alternating panels of matting.
History note: Stockbridge Antiques (Mrs P. Bradley), High Street, Stockbridge, Hants
Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy
Height: 6 cm
Height: 2⅜ in
Weight: 18 dwt
Weight: 28 g
Method of acquisition: Given (1983) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs
18th Century-19th Century#
Circa
1700
CE
-
1900
CE
Foot Width 2.9 cm Width 1⅛ in
Accession number: M.50-1983
Primary reference Number: 119293
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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