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Jackson records this maker's mark on a beaker with molded base, possibly the present example, of 1679 (1989 ed. p.135, line 15)
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A CHARLES II SILVER BEAKER
LONDON, 1679, MAKER'S MARK TE IN A MONOGRAM
Of tapering cylindrical form on spreading foot, the body elaborately chased with foliate scrolls and flowerheads, the rim pricked with initials MW,ID and dated 1680, marked under base, the rim struck with later French control mark--3 7/8in. (9.9)cm.) high
(3 oz. 10 dwt.)
LONDON, 1679, MAKER'S MARK TE IN A MONOGRAM
Of tapering cylindrical form on spreading foot, the body elaborately chased with foliate scrolls and flowerheads, the rim pricked with initials MW,ID and dated 1680, marked under base, the rim struck with later French control mark--3 7/8in. (9.9)cm.) high
(3 oz. 10 dwt.)