Tumbler Cup 1675 - 1676

Editor: Here we have two "Tumbler Cups," we don't have the exact date, and they're signed with the mark DG and a fleur-de-lis. They're quite small, made of some kind of metal, and they seem so tactile and delicate. What is your impression when you look at these? Curator: They whisper of use, don't they? I imagine cool water, maybe wine, sipped slowly in quiet moments. That textured surface, almost like fish scales, it invites touch. Do you think they feel precious, or everyday? Editor: Both, actually! The silver is precious, but the shape is simple. Curator: Exactly! It is almost as if the artisan wanted to blur the lines between preciousness and functionality. Editor: I see. It's been a very interesting experience to look at these cups. Curator: It's like holding history in your hands, isn't it? A shared moment across time.