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Tumbler cup: AAL.83-2009

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ambassadorial

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Description

Of conventional shape, quite plain. Engraved with the Royal Coat of Arms with initials "G R" either side of the Arms.

Legal notes

Lent by Jonathan Gray of The Bill Gray Collection

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 7.3 cm
Height: 5.7 cm

Place(s) associated

  • London

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

George II
18th Century
Production date: AD 1728

Materials used in production

Silver

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: On either side of the Royal Coat of Arms

  • Text: "G R"
  • Method of creation: Engraved
  • Type: Initials

Identification numbers

Accession number: AAL.83-2009
Primary reference Number: 184599
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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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