Old London silver, its history, its makers and its marks (1903)
Howard, Montague · New York, Scribner · leaf 155
The prevailing form for cups in the early part of thereign of George 111 (i760-1820) seems to have been likethe above; they were sometimes plain, but more often hadchased flowers or scrolls, and large ornamental handles. 120 OLD LONDON SILVER … The last quarter of the eighteenth century produced thevase-shaped cup. Wreaths, medallions, scrolls, flutes andacanthus leaves were employed in their decoration. CUPS 121
Plate · Silverwork · Hallmarks
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