Plateau

Marked by: Paul Crespin (1694–1770)

English (London)

1749–50

Medium/Technique Silver (sterling standard)

Dimensions Overall: 5.6 x 59 x 47 cm (2 3/16 x 23 1/4 x 18 1/2 in.)
Weight: 134 oz (4167g)

Credit Line Gift of Alan and Simone Hartman and Harriet J. Bradbury Fund

Accession Number2001.70

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsEurope

ClassificationsSilver

DescriptionOval shape, rests on four large fluted scroll feet. The border is cast and pierced with gadrooning, shells, and foliage. The center is engraved with a similar band enclosing a coat of arms capped by an earl's coronet within a rococo cartouche.

Marks Struck on reverses with hallmarks (leopard's head, lion passant, date letter for 1749-50) and with maker's mark of Paul Crespin.

InscriptionsThe arms are those of Stanhope, probably as borne by Philip, 2d Earl Stanhope (1714-1786).

ProvenanceProbably made for Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope (1714-1786); after his death, by descent within Stanhope family until 1960. October 26, 1960, sold by Earl Stanhope at Christie's, London, lot 170. Hilmar Reksten, Bergen, Norway; May 22, 1991, sold by Hilmar Reksten at Christie's, London, lot 144, where most probably bought by Alan and Simone Hartman, New York, NY; 2001, gift of Alan and Simone Hartman. (Accession date: February 21, 2001)