Old London silver, its history, its makers and its marks (1903)
Howard, Montague · New York : Scribner · leaf 147
No. 73. Cup with Strapwork (1715) Owner, Mr. Robert Hoe, New York In George IIs time (1727-1760) more ornamentationwas used ; and what is called the strap decoration, witha plain encircling band around the middle of the cup, wasmuch employed. The above illustration is a typical exam-ple of this… … <i^*^i^«-^^-^/)^ No. 74. By Paul Lamerie (1739) Owner, the Goldsmiths Company, London The silversmiths of George 11 s time, inspired by theirleader, Paul de Lamerie, produced cups with fancy handles,and of very ornate design, consisting of masks, flowers,birds, insects, elaborate scrolls, etc.…
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