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Pair of Dredgers
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Pair of Dredgers
Marked by: Augustine Courtauld (1686–1751)
English (London)
1729–30
Object Place: Europe, London, England
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
H. 9.1 cm x W. 6 cm x D. 4.8 cm (3 9/16 x 2 3/8 x 1 7/8 in.); Weight: 121.9 gm (3 oz 18 dwt)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour (1833-1914)
Accession Number33.132
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionOne of a pair (with 33. 131). Each octagonal tapering body rests on molded stepped foot. The paneled sides of the caster are formed from heavy seamed sheet, joined to the cast lower section with horizontal seam. The flat base is inset. The octagonal cover rises to a faceted dome, pierced with a fleur-de-lys and surmounted by a small baluster finial. It is formed from sheet, with applied wire at the lower and upper sections. The dome is formed from sheet and is set onto the faceted lower section. It has an applied wire at its rim; the lower section of the cover continues the tapering of the panels of the body. The scrolled handle is formed of molded wire.
Marks
On underside of each, maker's mark CO (Grimwade 385)(repeated on front panel of cover); lion's head erased; Britannia; date letter O
InscriptionsEngraved on each, *C* / G*M; scratched on base: 10566, 1730, No.1
ProvenanceAnonymous Gift to the MFA in Memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour (1833-1914). (Accession Date: March 2, 1933)