Sterling Silver Standing Cup and Cover (Presentation Cup)

Artist John Harris (British; English)

Date1812-1813

Place of ManufactureLondon, England, Europe

MediumMaterial: silver, sterling

DimensionsOverall: 38.5 x 28 x 25.5 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of Brigadier & Mrs. C.B. Cockburn

Object number1974.029.001 a,b

DescriptionPresentation cup of campana shape with acanthus leaf finial atop foliate calyx, over heavily gadrooned top and plain, oversailing flange. Upper edge of body gadrooned; centre contains full armorial crest, otherwise undecorated. Squared handles reeded and tipped with acanthus leaf scrolls. Base of body half-reeded. Trumpet stem over half-reeded round pedestal base.

Status

Not on view