Cup

Description

Two-handled silver cup with a plain trumpet stem, by William Byres, Banff, c. 1785, inscribed "The Gift of Miss Abernethie To Her Niece Mrs Duff" on the body

Museum reference

H.MEQ 957 A

Object name

Cup

Production information

Byres, William, 1775 - 1792 (fl.), Silversmith
Banff, Banffshire, Scotland, Northern Europe

Date

c. 1785

Materials

Silver

Physical description

Silver

Associations

Presenter: Miss Abernethie
Previous owner: Mrs Duff

On display

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