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Beaker: MAR.M.73-1912

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Woldendorp, Lucas Fockens

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Description

Silver; sloping cylindrical sides with flared rim and girdle of spiky ornament

Silver; the sloping cylindrical sides with flared rim are engraved at the top with a band of strapwork containing three oval vignettes of the trades (a falconer, a woman spinning and a woman(?) with column). Three-quarters of the way down the body is an applied band of spiky ornament. Beneath this is a band of geometric ornament. The slightly domed spreading circular foot is cast with alternating panels of winged cherub's heads and scrolls and flowers.

Notes

History note: Not known before testator

Legal notes

C.B.Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Weight: 169 g
Weight: 5 : 8 oz : dwt

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century, third quarter
Circa 1671 CE - 1672 CE

Note

Lucas Fockens Woldendorp flourished from 1660 to 1680. This type of beaker, with its base separated from the plain body by a girdle of spikes, is common in Groningen, and also occurs in Oost-Freisland.

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Components of the work

Base Diameter 6.5 cm Diameter 2½ in
Rim Diameter 9 cm Diameter 3½ in
To Rim Height 13.4 cm Height 5¼ in
Decoration
Foot
Girdle

Materials used in production

Silver

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Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.M.73-1912
Primary reference Number: 160114

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 22 April 2024

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

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