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Lemon strainer: M.40-1961

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Fleming, William

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Description

Silver; shallow circular strainer pierced with a geometric pattern of scrolls; between two flat shaped triangular handles, each engraved with a crest

Notes

History note: Not known before testator, Louis C.G. Clarke, MA, LL.D.,Cambridge

Legal notes

L.C.G. Clarke Bequest, 1960

Measurements and weight

Weight: 106 g
Weight: 3 : 8 oz : dwt

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1960-12-13) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Dating

18th Century, Early#
Production date: circa AD 1710 : Queen Anne

Note

William Fleming entered this mark in 1697

Components of the work

Bowl Diameter 9.3 cm Diameter 3⅝ in
Across Handles Width 18 cm Width 7⅛ in
Crest
Decoration

Materials used in production

Silver

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: 'LC' in a circle

  • Text: LC
  • Location: On underside of handle
  • Method of creation: Engraved
  • Type: Initials
  • Text: 3 : 11
  • Location: On underside of handle
  • Method of creation: Engraved
  • Type: Scratch weight

Inscription present: lion's head erased

  • Location: On underside of each handle
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Hallmark

Inscription present: 'FL' with a crown above

  • Text: FL
  • Location: On each handle
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Maker's mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.40-1961
Primary reference Number: 119251
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 28 November 2018 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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