Cup
1801-1802 (hallmarked)
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Gold cups have been given as gifts, or used to commemorate achievements since they were used as sporting trophies in the medieval era. This cup was presented around 1800 to Joseph Uhthoff who was British envoy to Goa in India, which from the sixteenth century until as recently as 1961 was under Portuguese rule. It was given to him by the British officers serving in Goa who wished to thank him for his ‘kind hospitable and friendly conduct towards them’ during his tenure as envoy.
Sir Arthur Gilbert and his wife Rosalinde formed one of the world’s great decorative art collections, including silver, mosaics, enamelled portrait miniatures and gold boxes. Arthur Gilbert donated his extraordinary collection to Britain in 1996.
Sir Arthur Gilbert and his wife Rosalinde formed one of the world’s great decorative art collections, including silver, mosaics, enamelled portrait miniatures and gold boxes. Arthur Gilbert donated his extraordinary collection to Britain in 1996.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Engraved gold |
| Brief description | Gold covered cup by William Stroud, London, 1801-02. |
| Physical description | Gold two-handled cup with a circular spreading foot, C-curved handles, the bottom with a calyx of long leaves and a round reserve with an inscription on the front. |
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| Gallery label | (Gallery 71, case 1)
1, 2. Gold cups
Cups have been a traditional form of gift since the medieval period.
1. Cup and cover
1801–02
London, England; William Stroud (active 1788–1823)
Gold
Given to Joseph Uthoff (1786–1818), the first British envoy to Goa, by his grateful officers
Museum no. Loan:Gilbert.7:1, 2-2008(16/11/2016) |
| Credit line | The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection on loan to the Victoria and Albert Museum, London |
| Object history | Provenance Acquired by Arthur Gilbert from S.J. Phillips Ltd, London, 1995. |
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| Summary | Gold cups have been given as gifts, or used to commemorate achievements since they were used as sporting trophies in the medieval era. This cup was presented around 1800 to Joseph Uhthoff who was British envoy to Goa in India, which from the sixteenth century until as recently as 1961 was under Portuguese rule. It was given to him by the British officers serving in Goa who wished to thank him for his ‘kind hospitable and friendly conduct towards them’ during his tenure as envoy. Sir Arthur Gilbert and his wife Rosalinde formed one of the world’s great decorative art collections, including silver, mosaics, enamelled portrait miniatures and gold boxes. Arthur Gilbert donated his extraordinary collection to Britain in 1996. |
| Other number | SG 311 - Arthur Gilbert Number |
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| Accession number | LOAN:GILBERT.7:1 to 3-2008 |
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| Record created | June 26, 2008 |
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