Goblet

Don Piccard · Post by **Don Piccard** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 12:26 am

I would like information about this six inch high goblet.
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The left mark appears to be the letters MW but they are only partially struck. The left of the M is missing as is the right of the W
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Post by **admin** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 1:02 am

Hi,
While waiting for others to answer, you can learn some things about your mug here -> Dublin Date Marks
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larkfield · Post by **larkfield** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 2:51 am

I believe the goblet was made in 1787 by Matthew West
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Don Piccard · Post by **Don Piccard** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 10:15 am

Thanks for the rapid responses. - WNhat a remarkable resource!
Don
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larkfield · Post by **larkfield** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 3:49 am

Out of interest whilst reseaching another matter on wine, I came across this statement. "Records show that Dublin silversmith Matthew West assayed over 500 wine cups in a single year, 1787 to 1788"
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