The Methuen Cup

a Piece of Sixteenth-Century Scottish Plate

Francis C Eeles (Author)


Keywords:
Silver, Leather, Copper
Period(s):
1488

Abstract


The silver-gilt cup was almost certainly made in Scotland. There are three incised inscriptions: one in broad Scots and the other two in Latin, in capital letters between incised lines encircling the cup and cover. The initials of the silversmith are VH.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.055.285.289

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Published
30-11-1921
How to Cite
Eeles, F. C. (1921). The Methuen Cup: a Piece of Sixteenth-Century Scottish Plate. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 55, 285–289. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.055.285.289
Issue
Vol. 55 (1921)
Section
Articles
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.055.285.289

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