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Tumbler cup: AAL.66-2009

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Quite plain with slightly tapering sides, and typical North Country flat bottom, though larger than usually found. Scratch engraved on side with a tulip with initials " I P" on lower part of petals. Unmarked.

Legal notes

Lent by Jonathan Gray of The Bill Gray Collection

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 8.6 cm
Height: 6.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (2009) by Gray, Jonathan

Dating

Charles II
17th Century#
Production date: circa AD 1670

Materials used in production

Silver

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: " I P"
  • Location: Side
  • Method of creation: Engraved
  • Type: Initials

Identification numbers

Accession number: AAL.66-2009
Primary reference Number: 184582
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 20 June 2022 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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