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Possibly Joseph Lucas
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This type of bowl is known in France is known as a "coupe à quêter" (collection cup). At provincial weddings such cups are passed around among the wedding guests who drop coins into them as gifts for the young couple.
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Title: Collection cup
Maker:
Possibly Joseph Lucas (master at Morlaix and St.– Pol–de–Léon, died ca. 1739)
Date: ca. 1725–30
Culture: French, possibly Saint-Pol-de-Léon (Morlaix) (Rennes Mint)
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: Overall: 2 5/16 × 6 in. (5.9 × 15.2 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver
Credit Line: Bequest of Catherine D. Wentworth, 1948
Accession Number: 48.187.144
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