I am very interested in the history of a silver cup, of which I am aware.
The silver cup is what is called a 'tumbler cup' and the hallmark is Chester, made by Richard Richardson, one of a family of Chester silversmiths covering most of the 18th century. I feel there is a slight hint that whoever owned it, was a man of some means. It is not the sort of thing that would have been bought by anyone poor, although it would not have cost a fortune when new. I would guess somewhere between 5 and 10 pounds. However at a slightly later date, but very much in the style of the late 18th century, William Lewis has added more.
The second inscription is in a very slightly different 'hand.' The words "gift of" have been added in front of Wm. Lewis Llangoed, and it is then followed by 'to Wm. Prichard.', i.e. the full inscription is Gift of Wm. Lewis, Llangoed, to Wm. Prichard.
I would be very interested to learn more about both William Lewis and William Pritchard. I believe both may be buried at St Cawrdaf Church, Llangoed.
