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Miniature child's caudle cup

S H  (British, mid 17th century)

Date:
probably 1680–81
Culture:
British, London
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
H. 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm); Gr. W. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm.); Diam. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm.)
Classification:
Metalwork
Credit Line:
The Joseph M. and Aimee Loeb May Collection, 1963
Accession Number:
63.53.16

This artwork is part of British Silver: The Wealth of a Nation

This artwork is not on display

  • Signatures, Inscriptions, and Markings

    Inscription: (engraved on underside of base) M*C*T*T

    Marking: [1] Leopard's head crowned [2] c (?) (London date letter for 1680-1681) [3] Lion passant [4] S.H. within a heart shape, fleur-de-lis (?) below (maker's mark) Location of marks: All underside of cup.

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