The Methuen Cup: a Piece of Sixteenth-Century Scottish Plate

Francis C Eeles

doi:10.9750/PSAS.055.285.289

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