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Flagon: NAV.98-1933

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Pewter flagon. Straight sided, decorated with two broad bands, and the handle with the initials 'WT'. Hinged lid with moulded scroll thumbpiece and shallow wavy edged projection opposite.

The lid and/or the thumbpiece may be replacements. Handle has been re-fixed, and the initials probably inserted.

Legal notes

A.F. de Navarro Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 21.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century-18th Century#
Production date: circa AD 1700 : Possibly around 1700

Materials used in production

Pewter

Techniques used in production

Moulding

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 'IT' with a diamond.
  • Location: Inside at the bottom
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: NAV.98-1933
Primary reference Number: 125301
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 7 January 2016 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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