Two-handled cup with cover

I H British

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This cup originally was made for use in a private home—perhaps as a "loving cup"—to be passed among guests or displayed on a sideboard. In 1765, when it would have seemed distinctly old fashioned, it was bequeathed to the Church of Charing, where it was used as a communion cup. The donor, Elizabeth Ludwell, had her coat of arms engraved on the side and an inscription added to the cover.

Two-handled cup with cover, I H (British, mid–late 17th century), Silver, British, London

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Two-handled cup with cover, I H (British, mid–late 17th century), Silver, British, London
Two-handled cup with cover, I H (British, mid–late 17th century), Silver, British, London
Two-handled cup with cover, I H (British, mid–late 17th century), Silver, British, London
Two-handled cup with cover, I H (British, mid–late 17th century), Silver, British, London

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