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Teapot: MAR.M.20-1912

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Whipham, Thomas

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Description

Silver, bullet-shaped body with engraved border and cover

Silver; the bullet-shaped body stands on a flared foot and has a swan's neck spout with leaf below. The shoulders and flush hinged cover are engraved with a border of stylised shells, scrolls and bellflowers. The bell-shaped finial is surrounded by engraved rays. The handle is of wood.

Notes

History note: Not known before Charles Brinsley Marlay

Legal notes

C.B. Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Weight: 445 g
Weight: 14 : 6 oz : dwt

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912-06-18) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

18th Century, Mid
George II
1737 CE - 1738 CE

School or Style

Rococo

Components of the work

Handle composed of wood
Body composed of silver
Finial composed of silver
To Top Of Handle Height 12.4 cm Height 4⅞ in
Spout To Handle Width 19.7 cm Width 7¾ in
Cover
Rim

Techniques used in production

Raising

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: leopard's head crowned

  • Location: On the underside of the base
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Hallmark

Inscription present: lion passant

  • Location: On the underside of the base
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Hallmark
  • Text: b
  • Location: On the underside of the base
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Hallmark

Inscription present: 'TW' with cinquefoil above

  • Text: TW
  • Location: On the underside of the base
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Maker's mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.M.20-1912
Primary reference Number: 140650

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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