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Cup and Cover

Artist/Maker

Electrotype copy of a cup and cover, England, ca.1608, the original of silver-gilt is the property of the Goldsmiths' Company, London, the gift of Richard Hanbury, in 1608. Engraved with scroll ornaments in repousse; on the bowl are the arms of the donor, with inscription; the cover is surmounted by a lion.


Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Cup and Cover
  • Cover
  • Base
Materials and techniques
Electrotype
Brief description
Electrotype copy of a cup and cover, the original silver-gilt, London, ca.1608, the property of the Goldsmiths' Company, made by Elkington and Co., Birmingham, 1880.
Physical description
Electrotype copy of a cup and cover, England, ca.1608, the original of silver-gilt is the property of the Goldsmiths' Company, London, the gift of Richard Hanbury, in 1608. Engraved with scroll ornaments in repousse; on the bowl are the arms of the donor, with inscription; the cover is surmounted by a lion.
Dimensions
  • Height: 51cm
  • Diameter: 19cm
Subjects depicted
Association
Collection
Accession number
REPRO:1880-111

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Record createdNovember 10, 2011
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