Cup
Edward Charles Brown
Category
Silver
Date
1879
Materials
Silver
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 26079
Summary
Hallmarked silver cup and cover on spreading circular base with baluster stem with foliate brackets. The cylindrical bowl chased with seated putti and scrolling foliage and the Gibbs' family crest of three battle axes and the motto; TENAX PROPOSITI. Hallmarked for; 1879. Maker's mark for Edward Charles Brown.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Edward Charles Brown, silversmith