$499
English Silver Mounted Treenware Cup, the mounts dated 1785; the small chalice with silver lip, the body carved with scrolling vines; inscription reads "This cup was made of the mulberry tree planted by Shakepear (sic) in his garden at Stratford on Avon and the Maker offered to attest the Same on Oath to me ANTRIM July 1st, 1785", ht. 4 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2003-04-25