Beaker
Datec. 1840
Mediumsilver
Dimensions3 7/8 × 3 1/8 inches (9.8 × 7.9 cm)
MarkingsMaker's mark stamped on the bottom: T.T.WILMOT [in rectangle];
Pseudo-hallmarks stamped on the bottom: king's head [in circle]; G [in circle]; lion passant [in rectangle]
Credit LineGift of Janet T. Spillane in memory of Miss Mary Bernard Goette and Miss Catherine Anne Goette.
Object number2006.72.2
CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextAccording to the oral history surrounding this cup, it was one of a pair of “campaign cups” from an officer’s kit during the Mexican American War (1846-1848). The officer later gave them to his orderly. Although usually smaller, campaign cups typically take a similar slightly tapered shape and flared rim so that they can be nested. The applied ring banding at the base may prevent that function, so these may be more ceremonial items. It is decorated with an engraved cartouche in the form of C-scrolls and a scalloped, shell-like border. The inscribed C.G. within it was added by the last owner of the cups.
Silversmith Thomas T. Wilmot (c.1804-1850) was active in Savannah from around 1843 until his death in 1850. Wilmot advertised the sale of gold and silver watches, clocks, jewelry, and silverware at his No.1 Market Square location. His cousin Samuel Wilmot assumed control of his shop after his death.
