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Standing cup with cover

19th century, after early 18th century original
Not on view
This electrotype is after an early eighteenth-century original (dated 1709) at Trinity College, Dublin, at the time of reproduction.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Standing cup with cover
  • Maker: Elkington & Co. (British, Birmingham, 1829–1963)
  • Date: 19th century, after early 18th century original
  • Culture: British, Birmingham, after Irish original
  • Medium: Silver on base metal
  • Dimensions: Height (approximate): 23 in. (58.4 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Electrotype
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1908
  • Object Number: 08.166.24a, b
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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