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Wine taster: AAL.108-2009

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Assayed: Unknown

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Description

The shallow bowl embossed in the base with a hexagonal floral motif, the remainder punched with daisies and beading; two scroll wire handles.

Legal notes

Lent by Jonathan Gray of The Bill Gray Collection

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 8 cm
Height: 2.85 cm

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Commonwealth
17th Century#
Production date: AD 1659

Components of the work

Handles composed of wire
Base

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

Beading (metal decorating)
Punching

Identification numbers

Accession number: AAL.108-2009
Primary reference Number: 185889
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Audit data

Created: Friday 25 November 2011 Updated: Tuesday 21 June 2022 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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