Old Cup

[cogs]

Hi,
Im new to this site. About 45 years ago I found this old cup. Does anyone know what is is or does anyone have any comments?
Thanks.

 

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[capt-zero]

Beautiful cup. Any idea as to it's material or where it was found? Any marks?

 

[CRUSADER]

Its in the style of a late 18th C Urn, harping back to the Greek/Roman period.

 

[cogs]

I found this when i was 8 years old now im 55 i have been hanging on to it all these years, When i found it it was in a old foundation hole i was told it had been a old cow slot-er house ,in Weymouth ma , my farther took it to a museum the wanted him to donate it they said it was made of pueter , I would like to find out what its value is if any. thanks

 

[CRUSADER]

I would say it was made of Spelter & dates to 1890s, not very valuable. IMO

 

[xtrmdigger]

Not a clue but truly unique find!

 

[capt-zero]

Antique pewter cup? Not sure of an actual value, but should do well at an auction that caters to museums. As for it's age, you would need to take it to those same museums and see what they say. As was mentioned in earlier posts, Greco/Roman replicas have been popular off and on again throughout the last two millenia. It would take an expert to tell for sure it's age. Very nice find, by the way.