A PAIR OF ANTIQUE EUROPEAN SILVER AND SILVER-PLATE BEAKERS
each decorated with rows of hanging medallions
a) silver beaker features bands of chased and repoussé flowers, height: 12.5 cm (5 in.)
b) silver-plate beaker features ornate chased vegetative arabesques on base and rim of beaker, with a chased flower garland decorating the central band, height: 12 cm. (4 3/4 in.)
silver beaker marked with several partially-legible marks, including MP and 97. Three of the medallions appear to be modified spoon bowls, featuring late 18th Century Birmingham marks
PROVENANCE
Collection of Mrs. Virginia Ferguson Leach, Cahasset, MA