Queen Anne Sterling Silver Caudle Cup with Foliate Motifs
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Rare Queen Anne sterling silver caudle cup footed circular with fluted lower part, stamped foliate motifs above fluting and upper girdle, twin scroll handles with beaded rat-tails, Brittannia mark, London 1703, makers mark indistinct, 12 cm height
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- Sterling Silver - Sterling silver is a mixture of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% of another metal, usually copper. Fine silver is 99.9% pure silver, and is relatively soft and the addition of the very small amount of copper gives the metal enough strength and hardness to be worked into jewellery, decorative and household objects.
- Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
- Caudle - Caudle is a type of warm, sweet drink typically made from a mixture of wine or ale, sugar, and spices. It was popular in medieval Europe, especially in England, and was often served to sick or convalescent people as a form of nourishment. the drink was also served at special occasions such as births, christenings, and weddings. The drink would be poured into a large bowl and guests would be served from it using a ladle, or it would be served in caudle cups, made of silver or pottery with a lift off lid.
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