Post-Medieval — 1660; 17th century
Charles II caudle cup
Tin-glazed earthenware commemorative caudle cup, made in Southwark, and decorated in blue, manganese, yellow and red on a white glaze with a half-length portrait of King Charles II. The king is crowned and wearing armour, flanked by the flags of St Andrew and St George. The cup is inscribed 'C.R.' and 'DRINK/UP YOUR DRINK AND LEVE NON IN/FOR HEAR IS A HELTH TOO CHARLS OVER/RYOUL KING' and 'WIB/1660'. Caudle was a hot spicy drink of ale or wine whisked into an emulsion with egg yolk. During the 17th century, the term caudle (alternatively - lear) was also used to mean a sauce made of sack, butter and eggs for pouring into pies. This cup was made as a souvenir to commemorate the Restoration of Charles II to the throne in 1660.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 59.16
- Object name:
- Charles II caudle cup
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- Production date:
- 1660; 17th century
- Material:
ceramic, earthenware, tin-glazed earthenware, delftware
- Measurements/duration:
- H 95 mm, DM 119 mm, H 95 mm, W 145 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 80%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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