Samuel Godbehere 1785 Lovecup

[RAB3Group]

Here is my latest buy. Weights in at 360 grams. Got at a really good price admin adit. Any thoughts or comments would be great. This is my first piece from the 1700's. I considered it my first really good piece in my collection. Anyway, thought I would share.

[dognose]

Hi,

Thanks for sharing this with us.

However, I am a little concerned about the apparent lines around this mark. Try breathing on the mark, does the condensation reveal a line around the mark?

Trev.

[RAB3Group]

I dont see any lines around it. Are you talking like a line all the way around the whole mark? When I breath on it, nothing shows up. I can see the individual punch marks on the inside of the cup, 5 little indentations where it was stamped one at a time.

[oel]

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[dognose]

Hi,

These were the lines I was concerned about:



Perhaps they are reflections in your image. But if no solder lines show up when you breath on it, it's probably fine.

Trev.

[RAB3Group]

Yes, those show up, thats the only two there, I breathed on it and nothing else shows up, and theres nothing unusual on the back that I can see. I took it to an antique lady here in Vegas and she said it was defiantly sterling and it looked good. I had a link to an auction that was held in England that sold a similar cup, looks almost the same, but weights a little more and was made 6 years later. Very similar design, same hearts, same foot.

[dognose]

What are the dimensions of the cup?

Trev.

[RAB3Group]

14.5cm tall, 9cm top opening of cup, and 17cm from handle to handle

[dognose]

At that weight and size it appears to be a sturdily made piece and a good find. Thanks for sharing this with us.

We look forward to seeing the next addition to your collection.

Trev.