Post-Medieval — C.1630-50; 17th century
Fuddling cup
English or Dutch tin-glazed earthenware fuddling cup with white glaze. There are three cups joined together by twisted handles. Fuddling cups were designed to ‘fuddle’ or confuse the drinker. The intertwined cups meant it would have been impossible to take a drink without getting wet.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- A13486
- Object name:
- Fuddling cup
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- c.1630-50; 17th century
- Material:
ceramic, earthenware, tin-glazed earthenware
- Measurements/duration:
- H 89 mm, D 110 mm (overall)
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- On display:
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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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