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Cream jug: MAR.M.12-1912

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Moore, Thomas II (Possibly)

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Description

Silver, pear-shaped body with everted wavy rim standing on three cast scroll legs with pad feet; with cast double scroll handle; the interior gilt

Notes

History note: Not known before Charles Brinsley Marlay, London

Legal notes

C.B. Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Weight: 85 g
Weight: 2:15 oz: dwt

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Mid
George III
1761 - 1762

School or Style

Rococo

Components of the work

Interior composed of gilt
To Top Of Handle Height 9.6 cm Height 3 7/8 in
From Lip To Handle Width 9.6 cm Width 3 7/8 in
Body
Handle
Legs

Materials used in production

Silver

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: leopard's head crowned
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Hallmark
  • Text: lion passant
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Hallmark
  • Text: F
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Hallmark
  • Text: I, J or T? dot and S?
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Maker's mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.M.12-1912
Primary reference Number: 157283
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 30 June 2016 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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