Maritime interest

Maritime interest, a George III silver two-handled cup,

maker's mark partially worn, possibly by the Batemans, London 1806,

urn form, leaf capped ribbon and reed scroll handles, engraved foliate border, inscribed 'A Gift from the Owners of the Integrity to Capt William Mordy, Jan 1807', the reverse side with his initials, height 21.5cm, approx. weight 19oz.

Custom records show that the Integrity was 170 tons, and on 2 June 1809 the ship came in with cargo from the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island to Whitehaven, under the captaincy of Capy. Morday of Whitehaven.