c1800 John McMullin Beaker Julep Cup: State Symbol & Motto Antebellum Maryland

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c1800 Antebellum Maryland Beaker / Julep Cup Bearing State Symbol & Motto of Maryland by John McMullen of Philadelphia
Silversmith: John McMullin (1765-1843) of Philadelphia is a widely studied silversmith with many Julep Cups and Tea Services crafted for wealthy estates throughout the North and the antebellum South.  McMullin’s work is largely recognized across the US and is held in many premiere institutions.  This “ I - M’Mullin” with Eagle Mark is one of the various marks John McMullin used after his Winterthur works.  This mark is attributed to his works produced as a lone silversmith and jeweler in Philadelphia from 1795-1810 before partnering with James Black in 1811.  The main presentation cipher on this cup reads, “L I P”, with a cipher on the base which reads, “M.E.P.”  Especially interesting is the crest across the front, featuring a hand engraved crown, two banners and a ribbon with motto across the front of the cup.   The inscription reads, “Fatti Masjhy Parole Femine.”  A variant of the archaic Italian phrase, “Fatti Maschii, Parole Femine,” which
translates as "Manly deeds, womanly words", or more generally, "Strong deeds, gentle words.”  This motto of the Calvert family was part of the arms of Lord Baltimore, adopted as the “Great Seal of Maryland in 1776.”  The Great Seal of Maryland also contains the symbols of the crest engraved on this work; a crown adorned with a Gold and a Black banner of the Calvert and Baltimore colors.  A very rare and valuable artifact this Beaker or Julep Cup is a style largely associated with Kentucky and the Deep South.  Especially appealing that this one was presented with Maryland heraldry and motto, as Maryland at the time was a slave holding state, destined to be torn apart by secession and the Civil War.  As with all John McMullin beakers this is a sought after piece that commands an especially high price with the Maryland crest and motto on the face.  Overall Fine Condition; one significant ding to base, pictured carefully.  Holds liquid well, no holes.  No major kinks, bends or scratches.  Measures
approximately 3" high, 3" across top.  An old note stored inside this cup reads, "Could Have Been Patterson Family."
Source:
American Silversmiths: John McMullin (1765-1843).
AmericanSilvermiths.org.  Accessed Online 12/10/19:
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