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Barber's bowl: NAV.127-1933

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Pewter barber's bowl. Flat rim with reeded edge, decorated in wrigglework with flowers and thistles, with the crudely engraved initials 'I F W'. With a small depression (possibly for soap) and concavity (possibly for neck). Deep central depression.

The small depression on the rim may have been added later.

Legal notes

A.F. de Navarro Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 31.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Navarro, Mary Anderson de, Madame Navarro, J. M. de

Dating

17th Century, Late-18th Century, Early#
1650 - 1750

Components of the work

Rim Edge
Rim

Materials used in production

Pewter

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: lion rampant
  • Type: Hallmark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: NAV.127-1933
Primary reference Number: 125334
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 7 January 2016 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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