
Fergus Gambon
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Provenance
Ralph Kenber Collection
Small numbers of similar cups have survived together, suggesting some at least were sold in sets, probably for use as 'cappuchine' coffee cups which would have been passed around on a silver tray. It is equally likely that cups as fine as this example would have been sold individually as cabinet pieces, to be enjoyed for their sheer novelty and for the quality of the casting and decoration. See lots 12-14 in this sale for further examples from the John Alchin Collection.