Bell
1742 (made)
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Silver bell with 8 facets in rows, protruding ridge, facets alternating ribbed and engraved scroll decoration, the bottom alternating plain with engraved scroll decoration, 3 ridges around base, inverted baluster handle with acorn finial.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Silver |
Brief description | Dutch; Silver, Continental |
Physical description | Silver bell with 8 facets in rows, protruding ridge, facets alternating ribbed and engraved scroll decoration, the bottom alternating plain with engraved scroll decoration, 3 ridges around base, inverted baluster handle with acorn finial. |
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Marks and inscriptions | Inside bell: H in a circle, 0 under a crown (Citroen p89), provincial control mark in shape of rearing horse, town mark for Amsterdam (unclear). Date on acquisition presumed to be 1694 but more likely 1718 (see Citroen) |
Object history | Purchase - (£7) W Hutchinson Acquired as made in 1694 but more likely 1718. (TS agrees: Dec 2000) |
Bibliographic reference | Dutch Silver, JW Frederiks, The Hague 1960 p260 |
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Accession number | 172-1896 |
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Record created | February 9, 2004 |
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