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Silver tumbler cup made in Edinburgh
Tumbler cups got their name because their rounded base let them 'tumble' back up if they were knocked over. This silver example, dated 1687-8, was made in Edinburgh by James Penman.
The cup is undecorated but the large initials 'EM' are engraved on the base.
Penman was a prominent figure in the City of Edinburgh and in the Incorporation of Goldsmiths. His excellent craftsmanship skills were passed on to three of his apprentices - Henry Bethune, Colin McKenzie and Thomas Ker - who all became fine craftsmen.
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000-100-001-148-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland H.MEQ 1471 |
Date: |
1687 - 1688 1687-8
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Material: |
Silver. Inscription: P [in a heart-shaped punch, rubbed]; castle; B [script, in a shaped punch]; g; on base: EM [large initials]
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Dimensions: |
64 mm H x 86 mm D
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What: |
Cup, tumbler
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Subject: |
Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
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Who: |
James Penman, Edinburgh (Silversmith) John Borthwick, assay master
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Where: |
Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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Description: |
Plain, straight-sided silver tumbler cup with a rounded base, by James Penman, Edinburgh, 1687 - 1688, inscribed "EM" on the base in large letters
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