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Cup
Cup, silver, standing on a domed foot with spreading rim, double-spool stem with plain torus knop and a narrow collar, large bell-shaped bowl; the bowl chased with three oval panels containing dolphins or sea monsters between elaborate scrollwork and flower heads, below this and on the foot embossed vertical tongues and imbrications, the stem chased with acanthus leaves; gilding on the rim and the edge of the foot.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 51322
Acquisition
Purchase - with support, 3/5/2001
Purchased with assistance from the National Heritage Memorial Fund, the National Art Collections Fund and the Goldsmiths' Company.
Measurements
Height
(cm): 26.4
diam(cm) foot:12.2
diam(cm)
diam(cm) rim:12.2
diam(cm)
Height
(in): 10
diam(in) foot:4 13/16
diam(in)
diam(in) rim:4 13/16
diam(in)
Weight
(gr): 557.9
Techniques
chased
decoration
Applied Art
gilded
decoration
Applied Art
Material
silver, sterling standard
parcel-gilt
Location
In store
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