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Tumbler cup: AAL.71-2009

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Smith, John (Hunts, C17th)
Silversmith: Smith, John (Essex, C17th)

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Description

Quite plain of the low outline typical of North East Country cups. Engraved on the underside with contemporary initials "M F" and very pretty later foliate initials "R T".

Legal notes

Lent by Jonathan Gray of The Bill Gray Collection

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 7.3 cm
Height: 4.4 cm

Place(s) associated

  • York

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Charles II
17th Century#
Production date: AD 1684

Materials used in production

Silver

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: contemporary

  • Text: "M F"
  • Location: Underside
  • Method of creation: Engraved
  • Type: Initials

Inscription present: later addition

  • Text: "R T"
  • Location: Underside
  • Method of creation: Engraved
  • Type: Initials

Identification numbers

Accession number: AAL.71-2009
Primary reference Number: 184585
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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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