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The Exchange Cup is a George III silver cup and cover. The lower part and foot of the cup are fluted and the two handles are decorated with a leaf design. It is engraved as follows: “Exchanged in 1824 for several small pieces of plate formerly presented to the Upholders Company – viz., four salts by Mark Anthony Figou in 1703, and six other salts (17 ozs. 10 dwts.) one quart mug (23 ozs. 5 dwts.) by John Tatnal in 1736. Two spoons (7 ozs. 15 dwts.) by William Storer, and one salt (8 ozs. 5dwts.) by Philip Gibbar; together (56 oz. 15 dwts.) and sold for £14.3.0. added by the Company £26.9.0. Total cost of Cup and Cover, £40.12.0.” It was made by Samuel Hennell of London in 1811. The cup (with cover) stands 41.4cm (16.3”) high.
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