Quart measure: M.3-1931

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Quart measure

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Metalwork

Description

Bronze cast body with three banded foot and double ringed rim. A six sided double baluster handle. On the body opposite the position of the handle is the date, in raised figures, 1601. On either side of the date are the raised initials 'ER' surmounted each again by a crown. Although a measure rim is slightly uneven green feet base.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Miss A. Ellen Prince

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 13 cm
Height: 13.6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1931-09) by Prince, A. Ellen, Miss

Dating

Elizabeth I
Production date: AD 1601 : dated 1601

School or Style

Components of the work

Body

Materials used in production

Inscription or legends present

Text: 1601
Location: On the body opposite the position of the handle
Method of creation: Raised figures
Type: Date

Inscription present: surmounted each by a crown

Text: ER
Location: On either side of the date
Method of creation: Surmounted
Type: Initials

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.3-1931
Primary reference Number: 12299
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 May 2015

Associated departments & institutions

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

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            University of Cambridge}}

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