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Tumbler cup: AAL.93-2009

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Courtauld, Louisa Perina
Silversmith: Cowles, George

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Description

With everted lip and slightly flattened base. Engraved on one side with monogram 'W. F.' surrounded by laurel wreath, and on the other, a vertical hand on a horizontal striped bar, holding a dagger.

Legal notes

Lent by Jonathan Gray of The Bill Gray Collection

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 7.5 cm
Height: 6 cm

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

George III
18th Century
Production date: AD 1776

Materials used in production

Silver

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 'W. F.'
  • Location: Side
  • Method of creation: Engraved
  • Type: Monogram

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Identification numbers

Accession number: AAL.93-2009
Primary reference Number: 184614
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 5 September 2023 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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