Lot 82
82
A silver-mounted coconut-cup
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A silver-mounted coconut-cup

MAKER'S MARK CU ONLY, CIRCA 1700

Details
A silver-mounted coconut-cup
maker's mark CU only, circa 1700
On reeded domed foot and with baluster stem, the bowl held by three straps engraved with foliage, the plain rim later engraved with script initials SCG, marked on foot and rim
6¾in. (17.3cm.) high
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Sale room notice
It has been suggested that the CU mark is for the Chinese export maker, Cutshing, 19th century.

Lot Essay

A very similar coconut-cup struck with the same maker's mark, from the collection of Major Ian Shaw of Tordarroch, was sold Christie's & Edminston's, 29 March 1983, lot 17. It was then suggested that piece was Scottish.

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