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Salt: NAV.180-1933

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Pettiver, William

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Description

Pewter salt cellar. Capstan type, circular with a broad foot. With a pedestal and cup top.
Marked "WP, 63" in a circle.

Possibly a fake, as the mark is known to appear on fake pieces. The surfaces are suspicious as they are very smooth

Legal notes

A.F. de Navarro Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 7.8 cm

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century#
Production date: AD 1663

Materials used in production

Pewter

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Identification numbers

Accession number: NAV.180-1933
Primary reference Number: 125393
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 13 May 2019 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

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

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