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Taperstick

1719-1720 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Taperstick, silver, hexagonal base, spreading foot and moulded, baluster stem.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver, cast.
Brief description
Taperstick, silver, London hallmarks (Britannia standard) for 1719-20, mark of William Spackman.
Physical description
Taperstick, silver, hexagonal base, spreading foot and moulded, baluster stem.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.9cm
  • Width: 8.5cm
  • Of base depth: 7.5cm
  • Weight: 123.6g
  • Weight: 3.98troy
Style
Production typesmall batch
Marks and inscriptions
  • London hallmarks (Britannia standard) for 1719-20

  • Mark of William Spackman

Credit line
Given by Sir Paul A. Makins, Bt
Object history
Gift - Sir P A Makins Bart
Acquisition RF: Sir P A Makins Bart
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.3-1929

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Record createdSeptember 10, 2004
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