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Tumbler cup: AAL.80A-2009

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Robinson, Thomas

Entities

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Description

Quite plain, parcel gilt. Engraved on the underside with contemporary initials "I * B" and later figures "33". Pair with AAL.80B-2009.

Legal notes

Lent by Jonathan Gray of The Bill Gray Collection

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 6 cm
Height: 4.4 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Chester ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

George I
18th Century
Production date: AD 1715

Materials used in production

Parcel-gilt
Silver

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: "I * B"
  • Location: Underside
  • Method of creation: Engraved
  • Type: Initials
  • Text: "33"
  • Location: Underside
  • Method of creation: Engraved
  • Type: Number

Identification numbers

Accession number: AAL.80A-2009
Primary reference Number: 184595
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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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