Cup
1760-1770 (made)
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Two handled cups in silver began to make their appearance in the 16th century and progressed through many different forms; ox eye cup, caudle cup, porringer and the imposing two handled cup and cover. The symbol of stability during the 18th century, the two handled cup, usually with its cover reaches its largest size about 1775. This form was extensively copied by the Sheffield plate industry.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver, raised and engraved |
| Brief description | Silver, Dublin hallmarks ca.1760-70, mark IM (unidentified) |
| Physical description | Two handled cup, the handles with leaf ornament on top, the lower part of the bowl enriched with a double band of twisted gadroons; the foot also gadrooned, the front of the bowl engraved with chinoiserie mantling, the back with a floral wreath. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Vincent Gabsworthy |
| Object history | Bequest - The late Vincent Gabsworthy per Captain Peter Gabworthy Acquisition RF: 41 / 107 |
| Summary | Two handled cups in silver began to make their appearance in the 16th century and progressed through many different forms; ox eye cup, caudle cup, porringer and the imposing two handled cup and cover. The symbol of stability during the 18th century, the two handled cup, usually with its cover reaches its largest size about 1775. This form was extensively copied by the Sheffield plate industry. |
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| Accession number | M.156-1941 |
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| Record created | September 10, 2004 |
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