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The Bacon Cup, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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The Bacon Cup, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Bacon Cup, 1854. This elegant and interesting relic of bygone times was made from the Great Seal of England for Sir Nicholas Bacon, knight, Lord Keeper, father of the great Lord Bacon. Sir Nicholas left this Cup, as an heirloom, to his second son, Sir Nathaniel Bacon, of Stiffkey (or, as it was anciently called, Stewkey), county Norfolk, KB. one of the most distinguished painters of his time. It is silver-gilt: its dimensions are eleven inches in height, and diameter of the bowl seven inches, and on it are engraved the arms of the Bacon family, and the following inscription: "A thyrde bowle made of the Greate Seale of Englande, and left by Syr Nycholas Bacon, Knygt, Lorde Keeper, as an heyrelome to his bowse of Stewkey, 1574". The motto of the Bacon family, "Mediocri Firma, " is on the cover, which is surmounted by the crest, a boar passant ermine'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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The Bacon Cup, 1854: An Elegant Heirloom from Tudor England This exquisite and intriguing artifact, known as The Bacon Cup, dates back to 1574 and was once a prized possession of the esteemed Sir Nicholas Bacon, Knight and Lord Keeper. The cup, which is silver-gilt in appearance, stands at eleven inches in height and has a seven-inch diameter bowl. The exterior of the cup is adorned with the coat of arms of the Bacon family, along with an inscription that reads, "A thyrde bowle made of the Greate Seale of Englande, and left by Syr Nycholas Bacon, Knygt, Lorde Keeper, as an heyrelome to his bowse of Stewkey, 1574." Sir Nicholas, who was also the father of the renowned philosopher Francis Bacon, bequeathed this cup to his second son, Sir Nathaniel Bacon, of Stiffkey, or as it was anciently called, Stewkey, in the county of Norfolk. Sir Nathaniel was a distinguished painter of his time. The cover of the cup features the Bacon family motto, "Mediocri Firma," and is surmounted by the crest, a boar passant ermine. This impressive piece of Tudor history was published in the Illustrated London News in 1854, providing a glimpse into the rich heritage of Britain's past. The Bacon Cup is a testament to the grandeur and elegance of the Tudor era and serves as a reminder of the fascinating history that lies within the pages of our past. Its intricate design and historical significance make it a valuable addition to any collection of antique silverware or heraldic art.
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