Horn beaker inscirbed 'Garth Thomson His Cup'

Side view of a beaker showing the natural patterning. Side view of a beaker showing the natural patterning. Side view of a beaker showing the natural patterning. Side view of a beaker showing the natural patterning. Side view of a beaker showing the natural patterning. Top view of a beaker showing the inner surface. Underside view of a beaker showing the base. Close view of a beaker showing the inscription.
Side view of a beaker showing the natural patterning. Side view of a beaker showing the natural patterning. Side view of a beaker showing the natural patterning. Side view of a beaker showing the natural patterning. Side view of a beaker showing the natural patterning. Top view of a beaker showing the inner surface. Underside view of a beaker showing the base. Close view of a beaker showing the inscription.

Description

A large horn beaker in dark brown with cream markings and green tints at the rim. The rim is decorated with pairs of incised lines between which is the inscription *Garth Thomson his cup* God speed the plough Amen 1773-1806. There are three incised lines at the base. This natural plastic item forms part of the Worshipful Company of Horners collection.
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Inscriptions

hand inscribed: "God speed the plough Amen. 1806. Garth Thomson His Cup" (rim)

Object number

WCHL : 283C

Date

1806 (circa)

Country

Dimensions
Height
150mm
Diameter
86mm

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