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Waiter: M.41-1961

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Nelme, Francis

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Description

Silver; square with a cast, shaped and moulded border; standing on four cast scroll legs with hoof feet, one at each corner. A coat of arms in a cartouche is engraved in the centre. The owner's initials (LC in a circle) and the weight (pr 14: 9) are engraved on the back of the waiter.

Notes

History note: Not known before testator

Legal notes

L.C.G. Bequest, 1960

Measurements and weight

Weight: 240 g
Weight: 7: 14 oz: dwt
Width: 14 cm
Width: 5 ½ in

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1960) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Dating

18th Century, second quarter#
George II
1730 - 1731

Components of the work

To Rim Height 2 cm Height ¾ in
Armorials
Initials
Legs
Scratch Weight

Materials used in production

Silver

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: LC in a circle
  • Location: On the base
  • Method of creation: Engraved
  • Type: Initals
  • Text: pr 14: 9
  • Location: On the base
  • Method of creation: Engraved
  • Type: Weight
  • Text: leopard's head crowned
  • Location: On the base
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Hallmark
  • Text: lion passant
  • Location: On the base
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Hallmark
  • Text: P
  • Location: On the base
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Hallmark
  • Text: FN
  • Location: On the base
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Maker's mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.41-1961
Primary reference Number: 157596
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 14 February 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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