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Tray
English (Birmingham)
1874–75
Object Place: Europe, Birmingham, England
Medium/Technique
Silver, gilded silver
Dimensions
H. 2.6 cm x W. 44.1 cm x D. 24.6 cm (1 x 17 3/8 x 9 11/16 in.); Weight: 907.2 gm (29 oz 3 dwt)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Frederick T. Bradbury, by exchange
Accession Number1991.539
OUT ON LOAN
On display at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, since July 31, 2001
On display at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, since July 31, 2001
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionThe oblong octagonal two-handled tray has an applied border and handles of bamboo, prunus blossoms and leaves. It is engraved and chased with butterflies, peonies, and circular panels containing flowers on a diaper ground. The surface overall is etched and gilt, with areas of the bamboo and engraving left white.
Marks
On each, sovereign's head, lion passant; maker's mark FE (Culme 3876); anchor, date letter Z
InscriptionsOn underside, stamped pattern number 14130 and registration mark for June 4, 1874, ELKINGTON &CO.
Provenance1991, sold by Partridge Fine Arts, London, to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 25, 1991)