Wine cup
Date1641-1642
OriginEngland, London
MediumSilver (Sterling)
DimensionsH(rim): 6 7/16"; D(rim): 3 3/4"; D(base): 3 9/16"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1954-587
DescriptionSilver wine cup with a splayed circular base with molded edge, inverted-baluster stem with upper and lower disk knops, and an inverted bell-shaped cup.Inscription(s)"*O*H*/A" in block letters with scrolls below prick-engraved on face of body below rim.Mark(s)Maker's mark "C" superimposed on "T" in block letters within a plain shield, leopard's head crowned, lion passant, and date letter on face of body below rim. Lion passant on underside of base.ProvenanceLady Currie (sold at Christie's, London, 1906, purchased by Garrad & Co, Ltd., LondonDr. Wilfred Harris (sold at Chritie's, London 1927
Garrard & Co. Ltd., London (purchased from kW. P. Dobson, Milnthorpe, Westmoreland, 1954)
1667-1668
