Curry Comb
1771 (made)
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Curry combs were used for combing a horse's mane. This extremely unusual silver example is engraved with the arms of the town of Beverwyk in the Netherlands and inscribed 'Given in Beverwyk, 9th August 1771'.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Engraved silver |
| Brief description | Dutch; Silver, Continental |
| Physical description | Rectangular plate with 4 serrated edges underneath and 2 flat blades, turned wooden handle with silver ring at end, engraved crest applied to body, cast horses supporting plaque at each end. |
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| Credit line | Milsted Gift |
| Object history | Milsted Gift Maker's mark: SW. Date letter M. Alkmaar hall mark, 1771. In the opinion of M. Begeer (1991), the maker is Simon van Welsaden of Middleborg (1st half of 18th century). Alkmaar has no SW. |
| Production | 1771 dated |
| Summary | Curry combs were used for combing a horse's mane. This extremely unusual silver example is engraved with the arms of the town of Beverwyk in the Netherlands and inscribed 'Given in Beverwyk, 9th August 1771'. |
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| Accession number | M.29-1934 |
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| Record created | February 9, 2004 |
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