Shell Dish
1767-1768 (made)
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Shell salt, one of a pair, in the form of a scallop shell resting on two feet in the form of snail shells. Engraved with a crest.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver, raised. |
| Brief description | Shell dish, silver, London hallmarks for 1767-68, mark of William Plummer. |
| Physical description | Shell salt, one of a pair, in the form of a scallop shell resting on two feet in the form of snail shells. Engraved with a crest. |
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| Production type | small batch |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Claude D. Rotch |
| Object history | Bequest - Mrs M V Cunliffe Acquisition RF: 62 / 3371 |
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| Associated object | M.15-1963 (Pair) |
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| Accession number | M.15A-1963 |
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| Record created | September 10, 2004 |
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