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The inscription records the presentation of this beaker by King Gustave III to Lena Laras Dotter Travere, the Royal governess.
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A SWEDISH PARCEL-GILT SILVER BEAKER
STOCKHOLM, 1783, MAKER'S MARK OF ANDERS MORMAN
Of flaring cylindrical form on shaped circular rim foot chased with swirling flutes, the body engraved with bands of stylized foliage, swags and geometric decoration above an inscription Swedish inscription dated February 25, 1783, marked under base--8 3/8in. (21.2cm.) high
(14 oz. 10 dwt.)
STOCKHOLM, 1783, MAKER'S MARK OF ANDERS MORMAN
Of flaring cylindrical form on shaped circular rim foot chased with swirling flutes, the body engraved with bands of stylized foliage, swags and geometric decoration above an inscription Swedish inscription dated February 25, 1783, marked under base--8 3/8in. (21.2cm.) high
(14 oz. 10 dwt.)