Two-handled cup

Date1729-1730

Artist/Maker Thomas Tearle (working ca. 1719 - 1742)

MediumSilver (Sterling)

DimensionsH(handle): 5 5/8"; H(rim): approx. 5 7/16"; D(rim): approx. 4 13/16"; D(base): 3 1/2"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1954-579

DescriptionTwo-handled cup: inverted bell-shaped body with plain everted rim and drawn and applied tripartite mid-band; opposed hollow S-scroll handles of D-shaped section with scrolled grips and shield-shaped terminals soldered to body at rim and with circular disc attachment to lower part of body below mid-band; body supported on domed circular splayed foot with drawn and applied molded edge. "U/H.S" in block letters engraved on face of either handle.
InscribedEngraved owner's initials (U over H S) repeated on face of each handle.
MarkingsMaker's mark "TT" in block letters with crown over rosette above within a shaped reserve, leopard's head crowned, lion passant, and date letter on face of body below rim. Maker's mark on face of either handle.
ProvenanceVendor: Garrard & Co., Ltd., London