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Flagon: NAV.134-1933

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Pitt, Richard

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Description

Pewter flagon. Straight sided with a domed lid and reeded bands around the body. Pierced thumbpiece hinged to double scroll handle.

Came with a note stating that it was made by Richard Pitt.

Notes

History note: Contains note stating that it came from the Parish Church of Bleadon, Somerset in around 1901. Bought by de Navarro in 1917

Legal notes

A.F. de Navarro Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 27.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, second half#
1750 - 1799

Components of the work

Thumbpiece

Materials used in production

Pewter

Identification numbers

Accession number: NAV.134-1933
Primary reference Number: 125342
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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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