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Waiter

1731-1732 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Waiter, silver, a flat tray with a shaped and moulded edge resting on four feet. Engraved with a coat of arms.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver, raised and engraved
Brief description
Waiter, silver, London hallmarks for 1731-32, mark of John Tuite.
Physical description
Waiter, silver, a flat tray with a shaped and moulded edge resting on four feet. Engraved with a coat of arms.
Dimensions
  • Height: 1.25in
  • Width: 9.5in
Marks and inscriptions
  • London hallmarks for 1731-32
  • Mark of John Tuite
  • Engraved with a coat of arms: a cross engraved ermine implaing-a chevron engraved or between three lions passant gaurdant. Crest a demi-lion holding a helmet. (Unidentified. Possibly added later.)
  • Engraved on the base, the initials: H/E*A
Credit line
Bequeathed by Major Thomas Sutton Timmis
Object history
Bequest - Major Thomas Sutton Timmis
Acquisition RF: Thomas Sutton Timmis
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.80-1933

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Record createdSeptember 10, 2004
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