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Mug: AAL.52-2009

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Assayed: Storr, Paul

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Description

Thistle shaped silver mug, upon a shaped circular foot. The body chased with oak leaves with flower sprays above, the double scroll handle capped with a leaf. The base inscribed "Eliza presented by her Grandmamma Willis March 24th 1836." Also punched "292" in centre of base.

Legal notes

Lent by Jonathan Gray of The Bill Gray Collection

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 7.9 cm
Height: 8.9 cm

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

William IV
19th Century
Production date: AD 1835

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

Chasing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: "Eliza presented by her Grandmamma Willis March 24th 1836."
  • Location: Base
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: "292"
  • Location: Base
  • Method of creation: Punched
  • Type: Number

Identification numbers

Accession number: AAL.52-2009
Primary reference Number: 184567
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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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