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On loan
  • On display at Ham House, London

Cistern

1732 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Deep rectangular lead rainwater cistern with two ornamental panels on the front, each of which encloses a shield of arms with the letters 'HAE' surmounted by a basket of flowers with the date '1732' written across the top of the front.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Lead, cast in sections and assembled
Brief description
Rectangular lead rainwater cistern, England, dated 1732 with two ornamental panels on the front, each of which encloses a shield of arms with the letters 'HAE' surmounted by a basket of flowers.
Physical description
Deep rectangular lead rainwater cistern with two ornamental panels on the front, each of which encloses a shield of arms with the letters 'HAE' surmounted by a basket of flowers with the date '1732' written across the top of the front.
Dimensions
  • Height: 78.7cm
  • Length: 119.0cm
  • Depth: 52.9cm
Style
Object history
The cistern was removed from the Royal Agricultural Society's House, 12 Hanover Square, in February 1879.
Collection
Accession number
272-1891

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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