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Rain Pipe

1698 (Made)
Place of origin
England (Made)

Cast lead rain pipe of oblong section, the front decorated with floral scrolls in relief between edges of bead and reed ornament, the socket with a crowned portcullis, between two ears decorated with rosettes. From Bramhall, Cheshire.


Object details

Categories
Metalwork
Architectural Fittings
Object type
Rain pipe
Materials and techniques
cast lead
Lead
Casting
Brief description
Rain pipe, cast lead, England, c.1600
Physical description
Cast lead rain pipe of oblong section, the front decorated with floral scrolls in relief between edges of bead and reed ornament, the socket with a crowned portcullis, between two ears decorated with rosettes. From Bramhall, Cheshire.
Dimensions
  • Height: 132cm (Note: Dimensions as recorded in the register)
  • Width: 38cm (Note: Dimensions as recorded in the register)
Object history
Acquired from Bramhall, Cheshire.
Associated object
M.83-1921
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
M.84-1921

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Record createdNovember 5, 2003
Record URL
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