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Bell

1742 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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

Categories
Object type
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.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.40cm
  • Base length: 8.80cm
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
Collection
Accession number
172-1896

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Record createdFebruary 9, 2004
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