Silver goblet

A silver goblet, engraved below the rim with a band of circular paterae, interspersed with bunches of grapes, acorns, pears, pineapples and pinks on a hatched ground, beneath - a band of vine leaves. Foliage decoration round base of feet. Inscribed within a circular medallion on the side: 'Presented by the Underwriters of London, Glasgow, Greenock and Newcastle to CAPTAIN MILNE in Honor of his Sufferings and exemplary Perseverance in conducting the BRUNSWICK in the greatest Distress for seven weeks through the most imminent Dangers into Safety 1795'.

Object Details

ID: PLT0088
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Goblet
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Chawner, Henry
Vessels: Brunswick (1790)
Date made: 1787
People: Milne, Captain W.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 150 x 85 mm