Silversmith: Unknown
Silver, parcel-gilt; large fig-shaped bowl on short hexagonal stem with plaque of a saint and man, and a large crown-shaped finial.
Silver, parcel-gilt; the large fig-shaped bowl is on short tapering hexagonal handle. At the junction of the bowl and handle is an applied gilt plaque of an unknown saint and man. The large gilt finial is in the shape of a crown formed from four applied crosses. In the centre is the cast head of a man. The front of the top of the bowl is gilt and decorated with a gilt ribbon or banner. The back of the bowl is initialled 'ELS' over 'JOD' or 'TOD'.
History note: Not known before testator
C.B. Marlay Bequest
Length: 13.2 cm
Length: 5ΒΌ in
Weight: 51 g
Weight: 1:13 oz:dwt
Method of acquisition: Given (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley
17th Century, Late
1650
CE
-
1700
CE
Surface Of Part
composed of
gilt
Bowl
Decoration
Finial
Handle
Inscription
Plaque
Accession number: MAR.M.133-1912
Primary reference Number: 163228
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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