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A Constable's Cup

Unknown artist, 1794

Cup, inscribed 'John Rishworth, 1794' connected with the annual ceremony of the election of the Constable of Wakefield, in which the Constable drank ale from a cup inscribed with his name and year of office, and then broke the cup. Preserved by members of the Rishworth family. Wakefield Art Gallery is currently closed and will open in 2011 as The Hepworth Wakefield.

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Title of artwork, date

A Constable's Cup, 1794

Date supported

1951

Medium and material

Earthenware

Dimensions

15 cm

Grant

Total cost

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