Captain Coram's Cup: A fine and documented George I silver-gilt cup and cover
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YEAR OF MANUFACTURE: 1720
ORIGIN: London, England
MAKER: Richard Bayley
WEIGHT: 15.50 troy ounces (17.00 ounces or 482.00 grams)
STOCK CODE: MDWOA
Item Description
A Fine George I documented silver-gilt cup and cover by Richard Bayley, London 1721
Plain, inverted bell-shape on spreading circular foot, with two scroll handles and detachable domed cover.
Inscribed beneath foot: THOMAS CORAM TO HIS GODSON THOMAS CORHAM 1721
In original leather, wood and felt shaped fitted case
Height: 174mm / 6 3/4 inches
Weight: 482 grams / 15 oz
History
Provenance:
Captain Thomas Coram (c.1668-1751), the famous philanthropist who established London's Foundling Hospital for abandoned children
By his gift to his nephew Thomas Corham (1720-) of Kinterbury, Devon
By descent to Mrs Thomasine Shepheard (c1787-) of Plymouth, Devon, (the great niece of Captain Coram).
Property of a Gentleman; sold Christies, London, 10 July 1996
Private Collection
OFFERED BY:
Heraldic Silver Ltd
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