Cup
Edward Wakefield (Tottenham 1774 - Knightsbridge 1854)
Category
Silver
Date
1761
Materials
Silver
Measurements
370 mm (H); 150 mm (Dia)
Order this imageCollection
Chirk Castle, Wrexham
NT 1171279.1
Summary
Cup. George III rococo silver 2-handled cup and cover by John Parker and Edward Wakefield, 1761, the cup of baluster shape on spreading foot, the whole applied with vines and (on top of cover and handles) grape clusters; later rococo coat of arms engraved on 1 side of cup (Myddelton impaling two lions passant on hatching), later Myddelton hand rising from bound staff engraved on cup and cover. Engraved on underside of base '86 ' 15'. Side of base impressed with lion passant, 'JP/EW', crowned leopard's head and date letter for 1761.
Marks and inscriptions
Lion passant, JP/EW, crowned leopards head and date letter for 1761.(hallmark on side of base)
Makers and roles
Edward Wakefield (Tottenham 1774 - Knightsbridge 1854), silversmith John Parker, silversmith