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Mahogany and silver case for a set of two tea caddies and a sugar caddy
Silversmith: Thompson, William II (Probably)
Mahogany, the rectangular box with silver handle and oval mount engraved with the coat of arms of Richard, 7th Viscount Fitzwilliam (with M.7.1 & A-1965, M.7.2 & A & B-1965 and M.7.3 & A-1965)
History note: Richard, 7th Viscount Fitzwilliam. Purchased from J.H. Bourdon Smith Ltd., 24 Mason's Yard, London SW1
Given by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam
Height: 14 cm
Length: 32.4 cm
Width: 16.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1965-11-25) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
19th Century, Early
George III (Regency)
1812
-
1813
The maker's mark 'WT'in a rectangular cartouche was also used by William Tanner at this date
Handle
composed of
silver
Mounts
composed of
silver
Inscription present: the motto of the Fitzwilliam family
Inscription present: 'F' with crown above
Accession number: M.7.4-1965
Primary reference Number: 157606
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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Accession Number: M.7.1 & A-1965
Accession Number: M.7.2 & A & B-1965
Accession Number: M.7.3 & A-1965
Accession Number: M.4-2016
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