Maker: Unknown
Brass garden or bath tap. Central, detachable spigot in the form of a vertical scroll, flanked by taps with finials in the shape of stylized carnations or fans, fed by two pipes extending horizontally behind them. The taps are attached to the central portion by horizontal scrolls.
History note: Bought through Mr Webb. Bought at Stevens, 9th June 1931, lot 453
Given by the Wellcome Trustees in accordance with the order of Mr Justice Foster of 21st March 1977
Depth: 17 cm
Height: 21 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1981-06-08) by Wellcome Trustees
19th Century
1800
-
1899
Accession number: O.4-1981
Primary reference Number: 201883
Wellcome Collection No.: 166608
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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