Old London silver, its history, its makers and its marks (1903)
Howard, Montague · New York, Scribner · leaf 156
The last quarter of the eighteenth century produced thevase-shaped cup. Wreaths, medallions, scrolls, flutes andacanthus leaves were employed in their decoration. CUPS 121 … No. 78 (1797) Near the close of the eighteenth century the urn-shapedcup, modeled after classical designs, became the rulingform. It will be seen that the handles are now moreextended, reaching to the base—a fashion introduced about1780, and lasting well into the nineteenth century. SILVER-GILT…
Plate · Silverwork · Hallmarks
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