Wine Taster
17th century (made)
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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
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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. |
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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. |
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Accession number | 1379-1904 |
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Record created | January 30, 2003 |
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