Two-Handled Cup with Lid

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Two-Handled Cup with Lid

c. 1761-1766

Workshop of Samuel Walker (Irish (Dublin), active from 1752, died 1769)

This cup is inset with a modified copy of the Great Seal of England used during the reign of George II (ruled 1727–60). It may have been made for John Bowes, lord chancellor of Ireland.

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Object Details

Title:

Two-Handled Cup with Lid

Date:

c. 1761-1766

Artist:

Workshop of Samuel Walker (Irish (Dublin), active from 1752, died 1769)

Medium:

Gilded silver with applied decoration

Dimensions:

19 1/2 × 17 1/2 × 9 1/8 inches, 13.5 lb. (49.5 × 44.5 × 23.2 cm, 6.12 kg) Urn rim (diameter): 8 11/16 inches (22.1 cm) Foot rim (diameter): 7 1/4 inches (18.4 cm) Cup (weight): 11.2 lb. (5.1 kg) Lid (weight): 2.3 lb. (1.02 kg)

Classification:

Containers

Credit Line:

Gift of an anonymous donor, 2008

Accession Number:

2008-175-1a,b

Geography:

Made in Dublin, Ireland, Europe

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