Silversmith: Unidentified
Silver, parcel-gilt; the large fig-shaped bowl is on short tapering handle. The large silver-gilt finial is in the shape of a crown formed from four applied crosses, three of which have attached rings. The front of the top of the bowl is gilt and decorated with a ribbon or banner enclosing an inscription,which is not legible.
History note: Not known before testator
C.B. Marlay Bequest
Length: 13.5 cm
Length: 5ΒΌ in
Weight: 56 g
Weight: 1:15 oz:dwt
Method of acquisition: Given (1912-06-18) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley
17th Century, Mid#
Production date:
circa
AD 1650
Surface Of Part
composed of
gilt
Bowl
Decoration
Finial
Handle
Inscription
Accession number: MAR.M.123-1912
Primary reference Number: 163179
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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