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The London Cup (© Museum of London)
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© Museum of London

The London Cup

Artist: English

Location: Museum of London

Date: 1670

Materials: silver-gilt

Dimensions: 46 cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £400 (Total: £800)

Vendor: Sotheby's

Review number: 1457 (1947)

Provenance:
From the collection of Lord Croft.

Description:
A silver-gilt cup and cover with London hallmark for 1670. Makers mark 1.1. between pellets in a heart shaped shield. The cup is elaborately embossed with the arms of James, Duke of York. Inscription: 'At the launching of his Ma'ties ship ye London, June 26 1670'.

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