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Baptismal bowl: NAV.128-1933

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Pewter baptismal bowl. The circular bowl has a narrow rim and a deep central depression with a near flat bottom. Crudely engraved with three bands of decoration, and the centre is engraved '1566 St Michael'

The bowl is believed to be 18/19th century, with later decoration.

Legal notes

A.F. de Navarro Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 36.7 cm
Height: 9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century-19th Century#
1700 - 1899

Materials used in production

Pewter

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: NAV.128-1933
Primary reference Number: 125335
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 20 August 2015 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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