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Silversmith: TИ
Silver, parcel-gilt; circular with shallow central depression and broad flat rim with crimped border. The border is highly embossed and chased with silver flowers and scrolling foliage on a gilt ground.
History note: Unknown before testator
C.B. Marlay Bequest
Weight: 458 g
Weight: 14:14 oz:dwt
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912-06-18) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley
18th Century, Late
Production date:
AD 1793
Surface
composed of
gilt
Across Rim
Diameter 22 cm
Diameter 10⅜ in
To Rim
Height 1.5 cm
Height ¾ in
Decoration
Raising : The dish was raised, the edges crimped and the flowers and foliage embossed and chased. The surface, apart from the flowers and foliage was then gilt.
Inscription present: St. George and the dragon
Inscription present: '1793' over 'AT'
Accession number: MAR.M.86-1912
Primary reference Number: 162097
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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IIIF Manifest
The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Salver" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/162097 Accessed: 2024-12-23 18:15:34
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