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Beaker with flaring rim. Heavy channeled base surmounted by a facetted diamond-patterned band. On one side, engraved shield with letter C, floral sprays. On opposite side, a cherub drawn by two flying birds. Engraved rim with alternating group of 5 circular rounds and horizontal lozenge shape. See also 1931-41-7-a/c.

This beaker is cut and engraved glass. Its dimensions are: H x diam. (see 1931-41-7-a/c): 8.5 x 7.5 cm (3 3/8 x 2 15/16 in.).

This beaker is from Spain and dated ca. 1803.

Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt. This object came to our collection as a Gift, in 1931.

This object has been included in the following exhibitions:

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