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Pedestal: MAR.M.297A-1912

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Giltwood term; a winged child's head with a frilled cap supports the gadrooned top. One of a pair with MAR.M.297B-1912.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

Marlay Bequest.

Measurements and weight

Height: 49ΒΌ in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

18th Century, Early#
George II
Production date: circa AD 1730

Materials used in production

Giltwood

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.M.297A-1912
Primary reference Number: 98202
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 5 January 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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