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Wine Taster

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

Pewter wine taster with one openwork 'ear' and cast decoration in the centre. A large area of 'nature's gilding' within the bowl.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cast pewter.
Brief description
Pewter wine taster with one 'ear' and cast decoration in the centre. English, 17th century.
Physical description
Pewter wine taster with one openwork 'ear' and cast decoration in the centre. A large area of 'nature's gilding' within the bowl.
Dimensions
  • Length: 10.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
CR under a star (Cast in the mould - probably refers to Charles I or Charles II)
Object history
The Museum bought this wine taster in 1904 for £1.10s. According to the Museum's 1904 register it had recently been excavated near Tottenham Court Road in London.
Collection
Accession number
1379-1904

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Record createdJanuary 30, 2003
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