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Wine funnel and stand: AAL.34-2009

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Assayed: Unknown

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Description

The funnel with beaded rim and curved upper section transforming into a detachable cylindrical reeded section with curved discharge pipe; the body decorated with swags and acanthus leaves in a band. The stand slightly dished with everted reeded rim, and decorated with an annular band of acanthus, with an empty armorial in the centre.

Legal notes

Lent by Jonathan Gray of The Bill Gray Collection

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 7.5 cm
Height: 11.4 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Dublin ⪼ Ireland

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (2009) by Gray, Jonathan

Dating

George III
18th Century
1787 CE - 1790 CE

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

Beading (metal decorating)

Identification numbers

Accession number: AAL.34-2009
Primary reference Number: 184541
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 20 June 2022 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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