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Made at: Wedgwood Manufactory (Staffordshire, England, active 1759–present)
English
1873–74
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Stone ware (jasperware)
Dimensions 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Bequest of Walter B. Hacker
Accession Number1987.533
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPotteryStoneware

DescriptionSilver by George Argell, handles of dark blue and white jasperware. Jasperware handles decorated with acanthus scrolls, flowers, and beading. Similar motifs engraved in silver on fork and knife blade. In velvet-lined leather case stamped: The Goldsmiths company & Emporium, London. Marks: on silver maker's mark GA (see Jackson P. 232), leopard's head, lion passant, date letter S for 1873-4, Queen's head (duty mark)