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Caster

1740-1741 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Caster, silver pear shaped with moulded foot and pierced cover surmounted by a knob.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Caster
  • Lid
Materials and techniques
Silver
Brief description
Caster, silver, London hallmarks for 1740-41, mark of William Garrard.
Physical description
Caster, silver pear shaped with moulded foot and pierced cover surmounted by a knob.
Dimensions
  • Height: 13cm
  • Diameter: 5.5cm
  • Weight: 114.6g
  • Weight: 3.6troy
Marks and inscriptions
  • Mark of William Garrard
  • London hallmarks for 1740-41.
Credit line
Bequeathed by Mrs Aubrey Carter, widow of Major Carter.
Object history
Bequest - Mrs Aubrey Carter (widow of Major Carter)
Acquisition RF: 27 / 3603
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.396:1, 2-1927

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Record createdSeptember 10, 2004
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