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Wine taster: AAL.105-2009

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Description

The bowl with central embossed circular beaded decoration, with radial beading to start of sides, which have scalloped embossing on 8 panels. The circular handle with thumbpiece.
This is an imported piece, probably after 1932.

Legal notes

Lent by Jonathan Gray of The Bill Gray Collection

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 7.5 cm
Height: 3.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (2009) by Gray, Jonathan

Dating

George V
20th Century
Production date: circa AD 1932

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

Beading (metal decorating)
Embossing
Scalloped

Identification numbers

Accession number: AAL.105-2009
Primary reference Number: 185886

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Created: Friday 25 November 2011 Updated: Wednesday 18 December 2024

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Owner or interested party: External
Associated department: Applied Arts

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