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Flagon: NAV.222-1933

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Hunter, William

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Description

Pewter flagon. Straight sided with a reeded base and central band. Near flat lid and twin lobed thumbpiece. Upper body engraved inscription of "Associate Congregation Dunse Andrew Davidson Minr 1772"

Legal notes

A.F. de Navarro Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 25.3 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Edinburgh ⪼ Scotland

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1772

Materials used in production

Pewter

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Reeding

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Marked Willian Hunter of Edinburgh
  • Location: Inside bottom
  • Type: Maker's mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: NAV.222-1933
Primary reference Number: 125441
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 7 January 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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