Silversmith: Unidentified
Silver; the squared oval bowl is attached by a rat-tail on the back to a slender cast handle, which is approximately hexagonal in section. The terminal turns up to form a flat hexagonal seal-top which is initialled 'GD'.
History note: Frank Smart Collection
From the Frank Smart Collection, given by T.J.G. Duncanson
Length: 17.3 cm
Length: 6⅞ in
Weight: 48 g
Weight: 1:11 oz:dwt
Method of acquisition: Given (1930) by Duncanson, T. J. G.
17th Century, Late
1680
-
1700
Bowl
Handle
Initals
Inscription present: crossed keys with an indistinct symbol above, in a shaped cartouche
Inscription present: possibly a fish in an oval cartouche
Inscription present: a short zigzag
Accession number: M.76-1930
Primary reference Number: 163241
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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