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Fluted Dish
Marked by: Paul Crespin (1694–1770)
English (London)
1734–35
Medium/Technique
Silver (sterling standard), gilt
Dimensions
Overall: 5 x 24.6 cm (1 15/16 x 9 11/16 in.)
Weight: 73 oz (227 g)
Weight: 73 oz (227 g)
Credit Line
Gift of Alan and Simone Hartman and Harriet J. Bradbury Fund
Accession Number2001.51.1
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver-gilt
Silver
Silver
DescriptionCircular dish (one of four, with 2001.51.2-4) with scalloped rim, chased with 18 flutes. The intereior of the rim is engraved with alternating panels of interlaced strapwork and trelliswork enclosing paterae. The center of the well engraved with a coat of arms within a cartouche surmounted by a basekt of flowers.
Marks
Struck on reverses with hallmarks (leopard's head, lion passant, date letter for 1734-5) and with maker's mark of Paul Crespin.
InscriptionsThe arms are those of Edgcumbe, probably as borne by Richard Edgcumbe (1680-1758).
ProvenanceProbably made for Richard Edgcumbe, Baron Mount Edgcumbe (b. 1680 - d. 1758), Cornwall; after his death, by descent to Richard, Earl of Mount Edgcumbe (1720-95). About 1970, with Lord Sieff. Spink & Son Ltd, London; By 1996, most probably sold by Spink & Son to Alan and Simone Hartman, New York, NY; 2001, gift of Alan and Simone Hartman. (Accession date: February 21, 2001)