Identity area
Reference code
GB 2014 WS-04-TRO-005/001
Title
The Warren Hastings Cup
Date(s)
- 1785 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 Trophy
Context area
Name of creator
(d. 1831)
Biographical history
Silversmith active between 1765-1810. Apprenticed to Richard Wade October 1764.
Repository
Archival history
Content and structure area
Scope and content
A George III silver challenge cup and cover, with applied leaf decoration on lower part and lid, with elephant head and trunk handles, engraved with coat-of-arms and inscription in Latin with names of donors, inscribed T. Whipham Fecit, Fleet Street, oak case, repaired finial.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
- Height: 46cm; Weight: 4.90kg
- Silver
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Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Description control area
Description identifier
WS-TRO-005/001
Institution identifier
GB 2014
Rules and/or conventions used
Status
Final
Level of detail
Partial
Language(s)
- English
Script(s)
- Latin