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Mug: AAL.51-2009

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Assayed: Unknown

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Description

The thistle-shaped body chased with oak foliage on a matted ground, above vertical lobes on plain circular foot; double snake handle. Later engraved with name and date "Eceria M.S. Baker 22nd Novr 1889".

Legal notes

Lent by Jonathan Gray of The Bill Gray Collection

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 6.7 cm
Height: 8.6 cm

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

George IV
19th Century
Production date: AD 1821

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

Chasing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: makers marks is far too rubbed to be understood.

  • Type: Hallmark
  • Text: "Eceria M.S. Baker 22nd Novr 1889"
  • Method of creation: Engraved
  • Type: Name

Identification numbers

Accession number: AAL.51-2009
Primary reference Number: 184566
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 20 June 2022 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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