A fine George II silver gilt cup and cover with matching sideboard dish.
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Maker: John Swift, London 1738
The engraved arms are those of the Cope and of Calthorpe. The motto Rerum Tutela Mearum engraved on the stand translated as ‘ The protection of my objects’, suggesting that this substantial amount of silver was a gift from the one man to the other. Both Sir John Cope, 6th Bt. (1673-1749) of bramshill, Hampshire and Henry Calthorpe (c. 1717-1788) of Elvetham, Hampshire were members of parliament, although they served subsequent years, and this richly chased cup and stand may commemorate an important event between them or members of their family.
The dish 20 inches (51cm) diameter
The Cup and Cover 15 inches (38cm) tall, 14 inches (35.5 cm) over the handles. 210oz (6500g) approximately
Fully marked under base, on cover bezel, under stand, and maker’s mark only under rim of stand.
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