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Two-Handled Cup
Marked by: John Cory (free 1687)
English (London)
1697–98
Object Place: Europe, London, England
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
H. 7.4 cm x W. 13.4 cm x D. 8.3 cm (2 15/16 x 5 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.); Weight: 119.1 gm (3 oz 16 dwt)
Credit Line
Bequest of Frank Brewer Bemis
Accession Number35.1574
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionThe bell-shaped body, raised from sheet, is chased on the lower third with spiral fluting framed by semicircular and star punches. A band of gadrooning encircles the body at its midsection. The two cast ear-shaped handles have beaded foliate scrolls.
Marks
Near handle, maker's mark CO (Grimwade 382); Britannia; lion's head erased; date letter B
InscriptionsEngraved on underside, B / R * E
ProvenanceBrooks Reed Gallery, Inc., Boston, purchased by Frank Brewer Bemis, April 1, 1921, Bequest of Frank Brewer Bemis to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 7, 1935).