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Marked by: Edward Wakelin (free 1748, died in 1784)
Marked by: John Parker (free 1762)
English
about 1766

Medium/Technique Silver, gilt
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 17.8 cm (5 x 7 in.)
Weight: 66 oz (2052g)
Credit Line Gift of Alan and Simone Hartman and Harriet J. Bradbury Fund
Accession Number2001.78.1
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver-gilt
Silver

DescriptionOne of a set of four (with 2001.78.2-4). Circular form on a spreading rim foot, with the flaring side and foot pierced to resemble a woven basket. Applied grape vines on the outside, and the rim with applied flower and foliage border.
Marks Struck under bases with maker's mark struck three times; also numbered with dots 1-4.
ProvenanceHilmar Reksten, Bergen, Norway; May 22, 1991, sold by Hilmar Reksten at Christie's, London, lot 37, where most probably bought by Alan and Simone Hartman, New York, NY; 2001, gift of Alan and Simone Hartman. (Accession date: February 21, 2001)