| Title: | 1965T502 Double-Ended Cup |
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| Description: |
1965T502 Double-Ended Cup, 1700-1800 Pinto Collection - Purchased from Edward H Pinto, 1965. Made in Sweden This birch burr fluted double cup is Swedish, dating from the 18th century. Burr wood was used for many luxury drinking vessels as not only is it both rare and beautiful, but it is capable of withstanding both dry and damp conditions. The diagonal flutes on this cup mirror the designs found on Swedish silver at this time. |
| Keywords: |
18th Century, Birmingham Museums Trust/Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Wood, Pinto Collection, Cup, Turned, Wood/ Birch, Social history/ Food and Drink |
| Usage Rights: | Creative Commons 0 - Public Domain. Optional attribution: Photo by Birmingham Museums Trust, licensed under CC0 |
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