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Production: Unknown
Tripod stand of rosewood, the curving supports carved with serpent's heads, partly gilded with ormolu mounts.
History note: Purchased from Blairman & Sons Ltd., London
Purchased with the Prestidge and University Funds with a contribution from Messrs. Blairman.
Method of acquisition: Bought (1973-06-12) by Blairman & Sons Ltd
19th Century, Early
George I
Production date:
circa
AD 1815
Mounts
composed of
ormolu
Stand
composed of
rosewood
Accession number: M.55-1973
Primary reference Number: 95819
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2025) "Tripods (stands)" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/95819 Accessed: 2025-04-25 02:57:04
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