Silversmith: Unknown
Silver, parcel-gilt; circular bowl on short stem and twisted handle with ball-shaped finial.
Silver, parcel-gilt; the circular bowl has a short flat stem and twisted handle, which terminates in a ball-shaped finial. The upper part of the bowl and flat handle are engraved with leaves and patterns of lines, and gilt. The ball-shaped finial stands on a calyx of cut leaves (with two petals missing) and is surmounted by a similar ring of leaves, and has a central beaded girdle.
History note: Not known before testator
C.B. Marlay Bequest
Length: 12 cm
Length: 4¾ in
Weight: 16 dwt
Weight: 25 g
Method of acquisition: Given (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley
17th Century#
1620
CE
-
1700
CE
Part Of Surface
composed of
gilt
Bowl
Decoration
Handle
Accession number: MAR.M.132-1912
Primary reference Number: 163227
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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