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Chrismatories

17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pewter rectangular box with hinged lid. Within are three cylindrical vessels with lids with finials in the shape of crosses. Marks: SPP with a pewterer's hammer.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.

  • Cruet Stand
  • Bottle With Lid
  • Bottle With Lid
  • Bottle With Lid
Materials and techniques
Cast pewter
Brief description
Box containing chrismatories, pewter, French, 17th century
Physical description
Pewter rectangular box with hinged lid. Within are three cylindrical vessels with lids with finials in the shape of crosses. Marks: SPP with a pewterer's hammer.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.07cm (Note: converted from measurement in register)
  • Width: 12.38cm (Note: converted from measurement in register)
Credit line
Lt. Col. G. B. Croft-Lyons Bequest
Collection
Accession number
M.537-1926

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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