Standing cup

Date1667-1668

MediumSilver (Sterling)

DimensionsO.H. 5 7/8"; Diam.(rim): 3 1/2"; Diam.(base): 3 9/16"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1938-25

DescriptionStanding cup; inverted bell-shaped bowl with plain everted rim and plain circular disc applied to base of bowl for reinforcement; bowl supported on stem of inverted baluster form cast in two parts vertically; broad circular splayed base with plain face and molded edge. Arms of the Southcott family impaling Sotwell engraved on face of bowl; "H B D" in block letters engraved on face of bowl; "RLM / 16M87" in block letters and encircled with stars engraved on face of bowl.
Inscribed"RLM / 16M87" in block letters engraved on face of bowl.
MarkingsMaker's mark "TM" in block letters with a crown below within a plain shield, leopard's head crowned, lion passant, and date letter on face of bowl below rim. Lion passant on underside of base.
ProvenanceEx. Coll.: William Randolph Hearst