Mate Cup Spanish Colonial Silver Capstan Base Fluted Body 1750

Spanish colonial silver mate cup on a capstan base with a tapered, collared neck on a fluted body having a period script monogram: MER, c.1750. The fluted body is supported by a double capstan stem having a stud to secure it with a square silver nut to the large capstan base. Weighing 234 grams or 7.5 ozs. Troy, this desirable mate cup is 6 5/8" tall, with a base 2 3/8" in diameter and a cup 2 1/4" in diameter. Monogrammed as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.