Foot Warmer
18th century (made)
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Octagonal foot-warmer, the sides are repoussé with panels of flowers and circular bosses alternately; the slightly curved top is ornamented with a medallion in the centre engraved 'I. W. M. 1733', and surrounded in openwork by floral scrolls geometrically arranged with a bird on either side. The handle is covered in brass.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Brass, repoussé |
| Brief description | Brass foot-warmer decorated with 'I. W. M. 1733' in a medallion, and a bird on either side, Dutch, 18th century |
| Physical description | Octagonal foot-warmer, the sides are repoussé with panels of flowers and circular bosses alternately; the slightly curved top is ornamented with a medallion in the centre engraved 'I. W. M. 1733', and surrounded in openwork by floral scrolls geometrically arranged with a bird on either side. The handle is covered in brass. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | I. W. M. 1733 (Makers's mark and date; In the centre of the medallion) |
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| Accession number | 161-1891 |
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| Record created | January 26, 2004 |
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