acorn cups

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Scope note
Silver standing cups of which the bowl and cover together are in the form of an acorn and generally with a trunklike stem; of a type made in England in the late 16th century and early 17th century. Acorn cups are similar to gourd cups and reflect the taste of the time for natural forms.
acorn cups
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024