Hester Bateman Silver Cup and Cover
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Item Details
- Width:
9 Inches - Height:
13 1/2 Inches - Period:
18th Century - Origin:
England/Ireland
This exceptional and rare silver covered cup by Hester Bateman epitomizes the finest in Georgian craftsmanship. Exhibiting a classical urn shape, this sublime cup boasts refined decoration from Bateman's signature beading on the handles and rims, to the echoing covered urn finial. A carefully engraved coat-of-arms completes this highly desirable design.
Hester Bateman was truly a pioneer in the history of silversmithing, both as a successful businesswoman in a male-dominated craft and for transforming the design of silver. With her feminine touch, Bateman's pieces exude simplicity and elegance. The combination of her dominant personality, business savvy and gift as a skilled artisan has made her one of the most famed of all the Georgian silversmiths and the most important and celebrated female silversmith of all time.
Lid and body fully marked.
Hallmarked London, 1782
9" wide over handles x 13 1/2" high
33 troy ounces.
Hester Bateman was truly a pioneer in the history of silversmithing, both as a successful businesswoman in a male-dominated craft and for transforming the design of silver. With her feminine touch, Bateman's pieces exude simplicity and elegance. The combination of her dominant personality, business savvy and gift as a skilled artisan has made her one of the most famed of all the Georgian silversmiths and the most important and celebrated female silversmith of all time.
Lid and body fully marked.
Hallmarked London, 1782
9" wide over handles x 13 1/2" high
33 troy ounces.
