Two-Handled Cup
ca. 1790 (made)
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| Place of origin |
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 reaches its largest size about 1775. This form was extensively copied by the Sheffield plate industry. This vase shaped example is one of a pair. The lower part is gadrooned and the upper part is chased with two oval panels of floral ornament containing plain shields.
Sheffield plate originated, with the discovery in 1742, that bars of silver and copper, in unequal proportions, fused by heating under pressure, could be rolled into sheets of laminated metal and worked like silver. The industry this material created flourished for about 100 years until superseded by electroplating in the 1840s.
Sheffield plate originated, with the discovery in 1742, that bars of silver and copper, in unequal proportions, fused by heating under pressure, could be rolled into sheets of laminated metal and worked like silver. The industry this material created flourished for about 100 years until superseded by electroplating in the 1840s.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Sheffield plate |
| Brief description | Sheffield plate |
| Physical description | One of a pair, vase shaped, the lower part gadrooned, the upper chased with two oval panels of floral ornament containing plain shields; handles with reeded borders |
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| Style | |
| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | The Wolseley Bequest |
| Production | Reason For Production: Retail |
| 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 reaches its largest size about 1775. This form was extensively copied by the Sheffield plate industry. This vase shaped example is one of a pair. The lower part is gadrooned and the upper part is chased with two oval panels of floral ornament containing plain shields. Sheffield plate originated, with the discovery in 1742, that bars of silver and copper, in unequal proportions, fused by heating under pressure, could be rolled into sheets of laminated metal and worked like silver. The industry this material created flourished for about 100 years until superseded by electroplating in the 1840s. |
| Associated object | |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.201-1920 |
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| Record created | December 3, 2003 |
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