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Small two-handled cup

France (Paris)
1694–95
Object Place: Europe, Paris, France

Medium/Technique Metal; silver-gilt
Dimensions 6.5 x 16.9 x 12.2 cm (2 9/16 x 6 5/8 x 4 13/16 in.)
Credit Line Elizabeth Parke Firestone and Harvey S. Firestone, Jr. Collection
Accession Number1993.497.3
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver

DescriptionA silver-gilt shallow-cup from a traveling dinner service, the foot with a row of gadroons, the body with applied ribs and two flat scroll handles.
Marks Warden's Mark: 1694-95, a crowned A (Beuque I #1682 p 191): Outside rim of bowl. Charge Mark: for large work, 1691-98, a capital A with 2 fleurs-de-lys (Beuque I #1699 p 193): Outside rim of bowl. Other: "398" engraved underside of foot.