Photo: courtesy of Sotheby's
This George II cup is of exceptional size and is ornamented entirely in the rococo manner with foliage and vine decoration. The arms of its original owner have been erased, presumably because the cup came on the market in the early 19th century.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Two handled cup & cover, 1733–1734
Date supported
2005
Medium and material
Silver gilt
Dimensions
Height: 37 cm
Grant
8000
Total cost
36000
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