Salisbury Pewter Jefferson Cup – 8oz
$40.00
9 in stock
Description & Details
The history behind the famous Jefferson cup: Thomas Jeffersons friend and teacher, George Wythe, passed away in 1806, willing him two silver cups . Preferring a more modern style, he set out to have them redesigned. So he sent them off to Virginia silversmith, John Letelier, instructing him to melt the cups and remake them into a more popular tumbler design. Eight low, round-bottomed cups were crafted and returned to Monticello by 1810. These cups were Jeffersons family favorites. Certainly your family will love them, too!
Engraving available. Click “Inquire” to learn more.
Metal: Other
Designer: SalisburySku: 55SAL00513
Description & Details
The history behind the famous Jefferson cup: Thomas Jeffersons friend and teacher, George Wythe, passed away in 1806, willing him two silver cups . Preferring a more modern style, he set out to have them redesigned. So he sent them off to Virginia silversmith, John Letelier, instructing him to melt the cups and remake them into a more popular tumbler design. Eight low, round-bottomed cups were crafted and returned to Monticello by 1810. These cups were Jeffersons family favorites. Certainly your family will love them, too!
Engraving available. Click “Inquire” to learn more.
