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On Display: House - Miniature Stair Hall
Cistern (Miniature wall lavabo)
1809-1860
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
France; Europe
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1955.0136.071
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0136.071
Object Name
Cistern (Miniature wall lavabo)
Category
Metals
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/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Lid, near front edge, under talon
Inscription: Dog head facing viewer's right, stamped in conforming surround
Type: Mark
Location: Body, center at top edge
Inscription: Inverted "L" shape, stamped
Type: Mark
Location: Underside, center
Inscription: Circle enclosing a sword or torch, stamped
Type: Mark
Location: Body, left of center at top edge
Inscription: Dog head facing viewer's right, stamped in conforming surround
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Birds
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Cast
- Wrought
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.62 (H) x 1 (W) x 1.12 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4.13 (H) x 2.54 (W) x 2.86 (D)