Silversmith: Unknown
Silver, parcel-gilt; the fig-shaped bowl has an applied figure holding a shield at the junction with the stem, above which is set a turquoise stone. The finial is in the form of St. Sebastian.
Silver, parcel-gilt; the fig-shaped bowl is gilt in the bowl, which is prick engraved with two letters or symbols. At the junction to the stem is an applied figure of a man's upper body holding a shield. The centre of the tapering stem is set with a turquoise stone. The silver-gilt finial is in the form of the Martyrdom of St. Sebastian.
History note: Not known before testator
C.B. Marlay Bequest
Length: 16 cm
Weight: 71 g
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley
19th Century, Late-20th Century, Early#
Circa
1870
CE
-
1910
CE
The spoon does not bear a town or maker's mark
Decoration
composed of
gilt
Stem Centre
composed of
turquoise
Bowl
Finial And Plaque
Initials
Part
Stone
Accession number: MAR.M.106-1912
Primary reference Number: 163140
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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