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Cup and cover: MAR.M.52 & A-1912

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Hohmann, Eustachius

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Description

Silver-gilt; lobed ovoid body and cover supported by a stem in the shape of a tree trunk with figure of a woodman, snail, frog and tortoise

Silver-gilt; the circular foot is embossed with a band of gadroons. The highly domed centre supports a stem in the shape of a tree trunk climbed by a scythe-holding woodman, a frog, snail and tortoise. At the top and base of the stem are borders of silver acanthus leaves. The ovoid body and interlocking cover are embossed with lobes. The urn-shaped finial is surmounted by a silver bunch of flowers.

Notes

History note: Not known before Charles Brinsley Marlay

Legal notes

C.B. Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 11.4 cm
Diameter: 4½ in
Height: 48.8 cm
Height: 19¼ in
Weight: 913 g
Weight: 29 : 7 oz : dwt

Place(s) associated

  • Nuremburg ⪼ Germany

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912-06-18) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

16th Century, Late-17th Century, Early#
Circa 1587 CE - 1612 CE

Note

Eustachius Hohmann flourished from 1587 to 1612

School or Style

Mannerism

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Surface composed of gold
Body
Foot
Stem
Woodcutter

Materials used in production

Silver

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: N
  • Location: On the rim of the body
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Town mark

Inscription present: 'EH' cojoined

  • Location: On the rim of the body
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Maker's mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.M.52 & A-1912
Primary reference Number: 160120
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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