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Founder: NAV.172A-1933

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Baluster shaped pewter body. The screw top has rococo piercing and a conical finial.

Legal notes

A.F. de Navarro Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 12.8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Mid
1725 - 1775

Materials used in production

Pewter

Techniques used in production

Piercing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 'H. V. L.' can be found over an angel blowing a trumpet.
  • Type: Maker's mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: NAV.172A-1933
Primary reference Number: 125382
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 3 March 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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