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George II Cup and Cover


maker's mark of Lewis Herne; Francis Butty, George II Cup and Cover, 1759-1760, silver (sterling standard), Museum Purchase: The William H. Nunn Trust Fund, established in memory of his wife, Alice B. Nunn, public domain, 1997.3

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Title

George II Cup and Cover

Artist

Lewis Herne (English, active mid-18th century)

Francis Butty (English, active mid-18th century)

Date

1759-1760

Medium

silver (sterling standard)

Dimensions (H x W x D)

height: 14 in

Inscriptions & Markings

signature/maker's mark: Makers Mark: Lewis Herne and Francis Butty

inscription: Hallmarks: London, 1759-60; Inscription reads: 1757 Presented by the British Factory at Oporto in Portugal, To James Loggie Esqr. Commander of His Majesty's sloop the Peregrine In Acknowledgement of his Eminent Services During his Cruize on that Coast for the Protection of their Trade"

Collection Area

Western Decorative Art

Category

Silver

Object Type

cup

Culture

British

Credit Line

Museum Purchase: The William H. Nunn Trust Fund, established in memory of his wife, Alice B. Nunn

Accession Number

1997.3

Copyright

public domain

Terms

coats of arms

cups

silver

sterling silver

Description

Hallmarks: London, 1759-1760

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