One of a set of three casters
Maker: Bullen, Nathanial (Possibly)
Silver; cylindrical body with gadroon edged base, and bayonet fitting high domed cover
Silver,; the cylindrical body has an applied moulded girdle two thirds of the way down the sides and at the base, just above the embossed garooned spreading circular foot. The cover is attached to the body with a bayonet fitting. The almost straight sides of the high dome are pierced with dots and scrolls in a pattern of stylised flowers. The flattish top has two bands of embossed gadroon decoration round the central ball finial. The side engraved with initials 'M' over 'RL' and a later crest. (with M.37A-1961 and M.37C-1961)
History note: Not known before testator
L.C.G. Clarke Bequest, 1960
Weight: 148 g
Weight: 4 : 15 oz : dwt
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1961-04-27) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray
18th Century, Early#
Queen Anne
Circa
1703
CE
-
1704
CE
There is maker's mark, but the larger of the set of three was probably made by Nathanial Bullen
Base
Diameter 5.8 cm
Diameter 2¼ in
To Top Of Finial
Height 14.5 cm
Height 5¾ in
Bayonet Fittings
Body
Borders
Crest
Finial
Girdle
Holes
Inscription present: 'LC' in a circle
Inscription present: a shield shaped cartouche containing on the dexter three lions, on the sinister a wheatsheaf
Inscription present: Britannia
Inscription present: lion's head erased
Accession number: M.37.2 & A-1961
Primary reference Number: 133663
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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