Simple silver goblet on splayed stem and flat, round foot, the edge of the foot with a band of beading and the upper edge with bright-cut engraving in a pattern of dots and swags, the main body engraved likewise at the upper edge with a larger border of dots and swags, on one side engraved with the initials CM to TS and on the other a crest comprised of a cubit arm holding a dagger (unidentified), the interior covered with a gold wash.

Goblet

Hester Bateman, London, England

1787-1788

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