Loving Cup

Accession number 69.19

Unique identifier MNY161231

Description Silver loving cup with two-handled amphora-shaped body on circular foot, die-rolled borders at neck and foot, cast laurel wreath applied at shoulder, surface spot-hammered, and body engraved with naval battle scene on one side. Inscription: Engraved on one side of the body: IN COMMEMORATION / of the / GALLANT CONDUCT OF LIEUTENANT / FREDERICK A. WORTH / of the private armed brig, / Genl. Armstrong / AT FAYAL. 26th of Sept. 1814, / New York 1882 Mark: Struck on underside of the body: GORHAM & CO. / UNION SQUARE N.Y. / I [lion passant] [anchor] [Gothic G] [device] / H.

Dated 1882

Object Type loving cup

Medium silver (metal)

Physical dimensions H: 14 in. DIAM (top): 7 1/4 in. DIAM (base): 5 1/2 in. WEIGHT: 51.20 oz.

File dimensions 18.3 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
46.5 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi

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