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Current Location: Gallery 32 (Rothschild)

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Description

Iron, with piped stem, spade-shaped in section, collar in the form of a capital of Corinthian type and bow composed of two winged grotesque female figures back to back with a mermaid between them. French, 16th century. Has cover for the stem.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

C. B. Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 15 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

16th Century
Circa 1500 - 1600

Materials used in production

Iron

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Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.M.221-1912
Primary reference Number: 139863
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 10 December 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

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

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