Skip to main content

Wine cup

1612–13
Object PlaceLondon, England
Medium/TechniqueSilver, parcel gilt
DimensionsH. 17.3 cm (6 13/16 in.); Diameter (of rim) 7.9 cm (3 1/8 in.); Weight 186.2 gm (5 oz 18 dwt)
Credit LineTheodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour
Accession number62.167
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsSilver
Collections
InscriptionsEngraved on underside of foot, .I.W. .I.F.
ProvenancePurchased from Firestone & Parson, Boston, to the MFA for $9,000 with object 62.168. (Accession date: February 14, 1962)
16th century
Sugar Basket
Hester Bateman
1790–91
Coffeepot
Richard Cooke
1800–01
Beaker
Richard Cooke
1800–01
Ewer
Matthew Boulton
1776–77
Goblet
Charles Chesterman (II)
1792–93
Game Dish with Cover and Stand
John Samuel Hunt
1846–47
Unmarked
style of late 15th century
Tankard
IP
about 1590–1600, hallmarked 1618–19
Livery badge
Unmarked
about 1600–25
Pedestal Salt
IS
1587–88
Apostle spoon
Unidentified artist
1504–05