Silversmith: Unidentified
Silver-gilt; the fig-shaped bowl is attached to the handle by an ornate rat's tail. The finial is in the form of a female term.
Silver-gilt; the fig-shaped bowl is attached to the handle by an ornate cast rat's tail. The handle is lozenge shaped in cross-section, and has a cast finial in the form of a female term. The back of the bowl is engraved with acanthus leaves and stylised flowers, and is prick engraved with the initials 'D' and 'TS' conjoined.
History note: Not known before testator
C.B. Marlay Bequest
Length: 17.2 cm
Length: 6¾ in
Weight: 45 g
Weight: 1:9 oz:dwt
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley
16th Century, Late-17th Century, Early#
Circa
1680
CE
-
1720
CE
Surface
composed of
gilt
Bowl
Decoration
Handle
Initials
Accession number: MAR.M.96-1912
Primary reference Number: 163009
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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