A Queen Anne Provincial Silver Two-Handled Cup, by John...
A Queen Anne Provincial Silver Two-Handled Cup, by John Langwith, York, 1709, inverted bell-shaped and on spreading foot, with two scroll handles and a reeded band, engraved 'H I*I to I*S' within a foliage cartouche, 11.4cm high, 18.5cm wide over handles, 9oz 14dwt, 302gr
. Marked near handle with maker's mark LA, hibernia, lions head erased, date letter and York town mark. There is some wear to the marks but they are generally clear. There are overall surface scratches and wear, consistent with age and use. There has been a repair to the lower handle junction of each handle. There is some excess solder on the foot, perhaps where there has been a repair. The surface is somewhat bright.
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A Queen Anne Provincial Silver Two-Handled Cup, by John Langwith, York, 1709, inverted bell-shaped and on spreading foot, with two scroll handles and a reeded band, engraved 'H I*I to I*S' within a foliage cartouche, 11.4cm high, 18.5cm wide over handles, 9oz 14dwt, 302gr
. Marked near handle with maker's mark LA, hibernia, lions head erased, date letter and York town mark. There is some wear to the marks but they are generally clear. There are overall surface scratches and wear, consistent with age and use. There has been a repair to the lower handle junction of each handle. There is some excess solder on the foot, perhaps where there has been a repair. The surface is somewhat bright.