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Waiter: M.7-1950

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Tuite, John

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Description

Silver; square with shaped corners and moulded rim; standing on four cast bracket feet

Notes

History note: Not known before testator; retained during her lifetime by Mrs Riches

Legal notes

T.H. Riches Bequest, 1935

Measurements and weight

Height: 2.3 cm
Height: 1 in
Weight: 6:10 oz: dwt
200g
Width: 14.2 cm
Width: 5 1/2 in

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Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1935) by Riches, Thomas Henry

Dating

18th Century, Early#
George II
1728 - 1729

Components of the work

Feet

Materials used in production

Silver

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 1778/ Geo II/ J. Tuite
  • Location: On the back
  • Method of creation: Scratch engraving
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: leopard's head crowned
  • Location: On the back
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Hallmark
  • Text: lion passant
  • Location: On the back
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Hallmark
  • Text: N
  • Location: On the back
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Hallmark
  • Text: JT a ewer between
  • Location: On the back
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Maker's mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.7-1950
Primary reference Number: 119244
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 28 November 2018 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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