Two-handled cup with cover, ca. 1680, British, London, Silver; silver gilt, Overall (confirmed): 7 13/16 × 8 3/4 × 5 1/2 in., 39

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Two-handled cup with cover, ca. 1680, British, London, Silver; silver gilt, Overall (confirmed): 7 13/16 × 8 3/4 × 5 1/2 in., 39 oz. 3 dwt. ( × × 14 cm, ), Metalwork-Silver, The construction of this loving cup—meant to be passed around among a group of friends, family, or members of a corporate entity–is unusual but achieved by simple means. A circular sleeve was slipped over a plain cylindrical tankard shape, with the addition of handles

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License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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