Autel de la Balance
Maker: Unknown
Folding fan to commemorate the treaty of Paris in 1783. Designed with an alter attended by five female figures in classical dress, representing the participants France, Spain, England, America, and the Dutch Republic. The reserves with amoretti bearing symbols of peace, a sword, an olive branch, cornucopia, and a garland.
History note: Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 38
Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax from the Lennox Boyd Estate
Method of acquisition: Allocated (2015-04-27) by H.M. Government
18th Century
Production date:
AD 1783
Accession number: M.362-2015
Primary reference Number: 204932
Sale number: 38
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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