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Beaker: M.6-2016

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Ashbee, Charles Robert

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Description

Silver beaker with hammered surface. The foot is pierced, chased, and set with unbroken amethysts.
Maker's mark and London hallmarks

Notes

History note: Lent to the museum in 2005 by Oliver and Peter Ward.

Legal notes

Given from the estate of the late Olive and Peter Ward

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2016) by Ward, Olive and Peter, from the estate of

Dating

20th Century
Victoria I
After 1900 CE - Before 1901 CE

School or Style

Arts and Crafts (movement)

Components of the work

Decoration composed of amethyst
Foot
Surface

Materials used in production

Silver

Inscription or legends present

  • Type: Maker's mark
  • Text: London hallmarks
  • Type: Hallmark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.6-2016
Primary reference Number: 208646
Entry form: 623
Old object number: AAL.6-2005

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 26 April 2016 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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