Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Loving Cup

Today I'm sharing a Loving Cup that I purchased a few weeks ago on a bidding site on the internet.  It was badly tarnished and I secured it for $20.00

Loving Cup is a large ornamental wine vessel usually made of silver and having two handles.  Sometimes they are a large vessel given as an award for a special event.

The original meaning comes from a ceremonial drinking vessel from 1812.
At weddings people would share it and it symbolized friendship and unity.

Here is the picture of the cup when I first recieved it in the mail.


After a considerable amount of elbow grease and a container of tarnish remover, it now looks really nice.




I have seen them used several ways in decorating, using them in your studio with art brushes, in the kitchen for wooden spoons or several grouped in a beautiful display.


I added some silk hydrangeas for now but I'm sure I will end up moving it many spots in my house.




The inscription says "FAREWELL SALLY LYNDE McCORMICK, WIVES
                                                               3-68 to 11-69"
I'm not sure if it is 1968 or 1868!!


Have no earthy idea what that could be, any ideas?


Linking with ABC WEDNESDAY and VIVTAGE THINGIE THURSDAY


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12 comments:

  1. CarverApril 2, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    Lovely and the hydrangeas look great in it. Carver, ABC Wed. Team

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  2. photowannabeApril 2, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    Mysterious inscription.
    Make up your own story, I'll bet it would be good.
    Nice polishing job a cup with so many purposes...

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  3. ButtercupApril 2, 2014 at 5:27 PM

    What a great find. It really shines now. I can think of so many pretty ways to use it.

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  4. AnonymousApril 2, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    I am willing to bet this was an award or tour of duty retirement cup from the wives of the officers on the USS Lynde McCormick which was stationed in the Pacific out of San Diego from 1960-1991. Here is a link to the shop's history: http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01008.htm

    You have a lovely bargain and a piece of history there!

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  5. Roger Owen GreenApril 2, 2014 at 8:14 PM

    this post is a WINNER!
    ROG, ABCW

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  6. LVApril 3, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    Your hard work and elbow grease paid off very nicely. What a difference. I like the way you are using it.

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  7. Antiques And TeacupsApril 3, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    Very fun...and curious! Great item with lots of vintage character!
    Ruth

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  8. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 3, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    Have you tried to google it? I have no idea how old it is either but it's gorgeous. Hydrangeas are my favorite flower, too...fresh or silk! Enjoy your week! Hugs!

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  9. TheresaApril 3, 2014 at 3:07 PM

    WOW, that is gorgeous! I have one similar and have never cleaned it! SO pretty! Enjoy your evening dear friend, HUGS!

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  10. magiceyeApril 4, 2014 at 7:00 PM

    This is wonderful!!

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  11. Oakland Daily PhotoApril 4, 2014 at 9:15 PM

    I see these and I think, "ah, perfect for chilling champagne."

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  12. AnnesphamilyApril 7, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    A lovely treasure! I like to make up stories in my mind what it could have been! Looks like someone here gave you some ideas! It is wonderful and you paid a fair price!

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