W. & P. Cunningham
Presentation Goblet, one of a pair

CultureScottish
Titles
  • Presentation Goblet, one of a pair
Date1796
PlaceEdinburgh, Scotland
MediumOstrich egg, silver gilt, silver-mounted
Dimensions8 × 4 1/4 in. diameter (20.3 × 10.8 cm)
Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III
Object number96.1258.1
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Department
Rienzi
Object Type
Provenance[Hennell Ltd., London]; purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III, June, 1983; given to MFAH, 1996.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
"Friendship mysterious cement of the soul! sweet'ner of Life. And solder of society, I owe thee much far, far beyond what I can ever pay."
Maker's stamp: "W.P.C. ..."

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