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Beaker
Marked by: GC
English (London)
1605–06
Object Place: Europe, London, England
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
H. 15.6 cm (6 1/8 in.); Diameter (of rim) 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.); Weight 300.5 gm (9 oz 13 dwt)
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour
Accession Number62.251
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CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionThe beaker rests on a spreading foot with complex molding, fluting, and, at the base of the cup, a stamped pattern of stars and ovals. The cup has high flaring sides, and an everted rim. It is chased and engraved around the rim with a band of strapwork enclosing foliage, acorns, and flowers. The body of the vessel is raised. The foot is cast in one piece with applied wire molding at the juncture with the body.
Marks
Near rim, maker'sm ark GC a mullet above and below (similar to Jackson, 1921, p. 110; rev. ed. 1989, p. 106); leopard's head crowned; lion passant; date letter H
ProvenancePurchased from Firestone & Parson, Boston, by the MFA. (Accession date: March 14, 1962)