1955.0136.071 Miniature Wall Lavabo (bw)
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Cistern (Miniature wall lavabo)

  • Category:

    Metals

  • Place of Origin:

    France, Europe

  • Date:

    1809-1860

  • Materials:

    Silver

  • Techniques:

    Cast, Wrought, Engraved

  • Museum Object Number:

    1955.0136.071


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1955.0136.071

Object Name

Cistern (Miniature wall lavabo)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

France, Europe

Origin Notes

The inverted "L" shape mark on the side may be the small silver guarantee mark for Paris, possibly indicating origin.

Date

1809-1860

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Lid, near front edge, under talon; Dog head facing viewer's right, stamped in conforming surround
2. Mark; Body, center at top edge; Inverted "L" shape, stamped
3. Mark; Underside, center; Circle enclosing a sword or torch, stamped
4. Mark; Body, left of center at top edge; Dog head facing viewer's right, stamped in conforming surround

Subjects

Birds

Materials

Silver

Techniques

Cast, Wrought, Engraved

Dimensions (inches)

1.62 (H) , 1 (W) , 1.12 (D)

Dimensions (centimeters)

4.13 (H) , 2.54 (W) , 2.86 (D)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Krohn, Deborah L. & Miller, Peter N. 2009 Dutch New York Between East & West: The World of Margrieta van Varick.
Similar published: Fig. 96, p. 242.