Four-handled antique Scottish silver mether friendship cup

Four-handled antique Scottish silver mether friendship cup

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An unusually good four-handled Scottish sterling silver mether cup from the Arts & Crafts period of quadrangular shape and resting on four curved stepped flying buttress style handles. The square rim or lip is crimped while the square, shaped silver body tapers to a narrower rounded base.

A mether is a communal friendship drinking vessel from the Celtic tradition. In very good original condition, and with what could be a modernist look, this piece would also be suitable as a very stylish vase.

Dimensions:

Height 170 mm / 6 34"
Width 140 mm / 5 "
Depth 140 mm / 5 "
Diameter 110 mm / 4 "
Weight 626 g (20.13 troy ozs)
Year

1912

Place

Edinburgh

Condition

Excellent

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