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Taperstick: NAV.41-1933

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Pewter taperstick. Octagonal base with a circular trumpet stem. Octagonal drip pan, circular fat baluster and nozzle. Octagonal portions with casting 'twisted wire' border. Stem with casting fruiting vine.
Nozzle possibly a replacement

Legal notes

A.F. de Navarro Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 12.6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Navarro, Mary Anderson de, Madame Navarro, J. M. de

Dating

17th Century, Late
1650 - 1699

Materials used in production

Pewter

Techniques used in production

Casting

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: NAV.41-1933
Primary reference Number: 125238
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 21 August 2015 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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