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O.4-1981: O.4-1981

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Entities

  • Garden or bath tap

Categories

Description

Brass garden or bath tap. Central, detachable spigot in the form of a vertical scroll, flanked by taps with finials in the shape of stylized carnations or fans, fed by two pipes extending horizontally behind them. The taps are attached to the central portion by horizontal scrolls.

Notes

History note: Bought through Mr Webb. Bought at Stevens, 9th June 1931, lot 453

Legal notes

Given by the Wellcome Trustees in accordance with the order of Mr Justice Foster of 21st March 1977

Measurements and weight

Depth: 17 cm
Height: 21 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1981-06-08) by Wellcome Trustees

Dating

19th Century
1800 - 1899

Materials used in production

Brass (alloy)

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.4-1981
Primary reference Number: 201883
Wellcome Collection No.: 166608
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 23 June 2015 Updated: Tuesday 15 December 2015 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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