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Charger: NAV.212-1933

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Hunton, Nicholas

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Description

Large pewter charger with a broad rim and shallow, flat bottomed central depression. The rim has wrigglework engravings of trailing, flowering stems, and two medallions. One with flowers, the other with bowman. Centre engraving with Royal Arms and initials CR.

Legal notes

A.F. de Navarro Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 67.5 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#
1660 - 1669

Materials used in production

Pewter

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Mark of Nicholas Hunton dated 1662.
  • Type: Maker's mark
  • Text: crowned rose, a buckle, a leopard's head and an illegible mark
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: NAV.212-1933
Primary reference Number: 125431
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 30 June 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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