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Marked by: Thomas Farren (free 1707, died in 1743)
English (London)
1729–30
Object Place: Europe, London, England
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
H. 11.7 cm x W. 13 cm x D. 9.5 cm (4 5/8 x 5 1/8 x 3 3/4 in.); Weight: 385.6 gm (12 oz 8 dwt)
Weight: 385.6 gm (12 oz 8 dwt)
Weight: 385.6 gm (12 oz 8 dwt)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Anna R. Briggs
Accession Number53.2083
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionThe raised bulbous vessel rests on a cast stepped foot and has a flaring, thickened rim. The leaf-capped handle, cast in two pieces and seamed vertically, has a scrolled terminus.
Marks
On underside, maker's mark TF (Grimwade 2749); date letter O;leopard's head crowned; lion passant.
InscriptionsARMORIALS: engraved on front, the arms of Faneuil.
INSCRIPTIONS: scratched on underside "12 oz 11 p"
INSCRIPTIONS: scratched on underside "12 oz 11 p"
ProvenanceGift of Mrs. Anna R. Briggs to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 10, 1953)