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Two-Handled Cup
Marked by: Gabriel Sleath (1674–1756)
English (London)
1713–14
Object Place: Europe, London, England
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
H. 12.4 cm x W. 20.9 cm (4 7/8 x 8 1/4 in.); Weight: 354.4 gm (11 oz 8 dwt)
Credit Line
Bequest of Frank Brewer Bemis
Accession Number35.1587
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CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionThe bell-shaped body, raised from sheet, is chased on the lower third with spiral fluting and foliate punches. A band of chased gadrooning around the shoulder of the cup is framed above and below with foliate punches. A scrolled and foliate cartouche with a ground of scales is chased on the front of the cup. The two cast handles are ear-shaped with scrolling termini.
Marks
Near rim, maker's mark SL (Grimwade 2569); Britannia; lion's head erased; date letter s
InscriptionsEngraved on underside, 1713; scratched N(?)o-288; also, aa-s / 62743; also, No-287; also, R4=.
ProvenanceWalter H. Wilson, Ltd. London, purchased by Frank Brewer Bemis, March 29, 1923, Bequest of Frank Brewer Bemis to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 7, 1935).