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Spoon: MAR.M.126-1912

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Silver; circular bowl on flat handle engraved with a coat-of-arms initialled on either side 'F' and 'D', and inscribed 'F * K * 1613'.

Silver; the dropped circular bowl is attached to a broad flat handle which tapers towards the top and terminates in a flattened six-sided urn-shaped terminal. The lower section of the handle is engraved with foliage within strapwork. The back is engraved with a coat-of-arms initialled on either side 'F' and 'D', and inscribed 'F * K * 1613'.

Notes

History note: Not known before testator

Legal notes

C.B. Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 19.8 cm
Length: 7¾ in
Weight: 49 g
Weight: 1:11 oz:dwt

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

17th Century, Early#
Production date: circa AD 1613

Components of the work

Bowl
Decoration
Handle
Inscription

Materials used in production

Silver

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: F * K * 1613
  • Location: On the back of the handle
  • Method of creation: Engraved
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: FD
  • Location: On the back of the handle
  • Method of creation: Engraved
  • Type: Initials

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.M.126-1912
Primary reference Number: 163182
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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