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Taperstick: NAV.213-1933

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Ditch, William

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Description

Pewter tapestick. Turned stem on an octagonal drip pan and base, with central well.
With the mark of William Ditch. In the style of the late 17th century

Considered to be a forgery.

Legal notes

A.F. de Navarro Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 10.1 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Materials used in production

Pewter

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: NAV.213-1933
Primary reference Number: 125432
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 21 August 2015 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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