Goblet
Category
Silver
Date
1725
Materials
Silver and gourd
Measurements
241 mm (H); 130 mm (Diameter)
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1151482
Caption
This unusual goblet is made from silver and a gourd
Summary
Goblet. A silver-mounted gourd goblet on a spreading circular foot, engraved with the arms of Hutton in a baroque cartouche and those of Yorke impaling Cust with elaborate scrollwork between; the baluster stem with engraved with husks, the bowl enclosed by three serrated straps engraved with leaves and with similar rim mount, engraved with flowers and scroll work, c.1725, second coat-of-arms and rococo engraving added c.1760. inscribed '15-10-0' on base.
Provenance
Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973
Marks and inscriptions
'15-10-0' (on base)