George II Silver Tumbler Cup

Object Description

A charming antique silver cup of plain form. With the original gilt interior.

Contains 200 ml.

Weight 125 grams, 4 troy ounces.

Height 6cm. Diameter 7.3cm.

Makers mark only for Elizabeth Godfrey.

Circa 1750.

ELIZABETH GODFREY
Elizabeth (Eliza) Godfrey nee Pantin. Married first to Abraham Buteaux on whose death in 1731 she carried on business as his widow until she married the following year to Benjamin Godfrey, Buteaux’s former journeyman. On Godfrey’s death in 1741 Eliza entered her own mark. Grimwade in his notable work “London Goldsmiths” describes Eliza’s work as showing “as might be expected, strong Huguenot characteristics of design and fine execution”.

Object Literature

Tumbler Cups were made from the mid-17th century onwards. They are made from thick gauge sheet silver which was hammered up so that the sides become thinner towards the top and the rounded base would have the greater weight. When they are knocked over they will automatically right themselves. A very useful drinking cup to use onboard ship.

Object Condition

In very good condition. The gilt is in good order and has a bright colour.

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