Cistern
1735 (made)
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Lead rainwater cistern, almost square, the front decorated with figures of Hope and Charity, angels and 'WEI 1735'; the sides decorated with a vase of flowers and angels in the angles.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Lead, cast in sections and assembled |
| Brief description | Lead rainwater cistern, England, dated 1735, almost square, decorated with figures of Hope and Charity and the initial WEI |
| Physical description | Lead rainwater cistern, almost square, the front decorated with figures of Hope and Charity, angels and 'WEI 1735'; the sides decorated with a vase of flowers and angels in the angles. |
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| Credit line | Given by M. M. Burton. |
| Object history | The cistern comes from a house at the corner of George Street and Church Court, Richmond, Surrey. |
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| Accession number | M.1080-1927 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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