Decorative Arts Auction

December 01, 2010

LOT 21

Lot 21

English Provincial Silver Caudle Cup, possibly Salisbury or Southampton, c.1675

English Provincial Silver Caudle Cup, possibly Salisbury or Southampton, c.1675
Lot 21 Details
English Provincial Silver Caudle Cup, possibly Salisbury or Southampton, c.1675

height 2.7" — 6.8 cm.
3.6 oz. — 112 grams
S over V and maker’s marks TC (twice)

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $2,160
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Literature:

Jackson's Silver & Gold Marks of England, Scotland & Ireland, edited by Ian Pickford, p. 277 and 528
Monetary Marks on South of England Silver, 1660-1680, N. du Quesne Bird, Spinks Numismatic Circular, November 1992, p. 304

CONDITION DETAILS

Pricked with initials EW at the rim; several dents around base and splits along base edge to the extent that only about 50% still connected; three marks under base are good

LOT 21
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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