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On Display: House - Bertrand Room
Standish
George Methuen
1752-1753
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
George Methuen (Maker)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Silver
- Glass
Museum Object Number
1964.0153 A- I
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1964.0153 A- I
Object Name
Standish
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
George Methuen (Maker)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1752-1753
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Tray (A), underside
Inscription: "r" stamped in a cartouche
Type: Mark
Location: Tray (A), underside
Inscription: Crowned leopard's head stamped in a cartouche
Type: Mark
Location: Tray (A), underside
Inscription: Lion passant guardant stamped in a cartouche
Type: Mark
Location: Tray (A), underside
Inscription: "(G) M" stamped in a cartouche
Type: Mark
Location: Inkwell (B), underside
Inscription: "r" stamped in a cartouche
Type: Mark
Location: Inkwell (B), underside
Inscription: Crowned leopard's head stamped in a cartouche
Type: Mark
Location: Inkwell (B), underside
Inscription: Lion passant guardant stamped in a cartouche
Type: Mark
Location: Inkwell (B), underside
Inscription: "G * M" with a circle, stamped in a cartouche
Type: Mark
Location: Inkwell (D), underside
Inscription: "r" stamped in a cartouche
Type: Mark
Location: Inkwell (D), underside
Inscription: Crowned leopard's head stamped in a cartouche
Type: Mark
Location: Inkwell (D), underside
Inscription: Lion passant guardant stamped in a cartouche
Type: Mark
Location: Inkwell (D), underside
Inscription: "G * M" with a circle, stamped in a cartouche
Type: Mark
Location: Inkwell lid (E), underside
Inscription: Lion passant guardant stamped in a cartouche
Type: Mark
Location: Inkwell lid (E), underside
Inscription: "G * (M)" with a circle, stamped in a cartouche
Type: Inscription
Location: Inkwell liner (F), underside
Inscription: "64. 153 f" incised
Type: Inscription
Location: Inkwell liner (G), underside
Inscription: "64. 153 g" incised
Type: Inscription
Location: Candle cup (H), base, exterior
Inscription: "64. 153 h" incised
Type: Mark
Location: Snuffer (I), exterior
Inscription: "J R" stamped in a (rectangle)
Type: Mark
Location: Snuffer (I), exterior
Inscription: Profile bust stamped in an ellipse
Type: Mark
Location: Snuffer (I), exterior
Inscription: Lion passant stamped in a cartouche
Type: Mark
Location: Snuffer (I), exterior
Inscription: "h" stamped in a shield
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
- Glass
Dimensions (inches)
1.024 (H) x 6.5 (D) x 8.701 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.6 (H) x 16.51 (D) x 22.1 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
20.6
Measurement Notes
The measurements above are for the tray (A). The total weight of A - I is 982.000g.
(B) Inkwell Height (cm): 5.600 Width (cm): 5.100 Weight (grams): 58.000 (F) Glass liner Height (cm): 5.200 Width (cm): 3.200 Weight (grams): 50.500
(C) Inkwell lid Height (cm): 0.500 Width (cm): 3.800 Weight (grams): 11.200 (G) Glass liner Height (cm): 5.200 Width (cm): 3.300 Weight (grams): 75.500
(D) Inkwell Height (cm): 5.600 Width (cm): 5.000 Weight (grams): 57.000 (H) Candle cup (incl. bobeche) Height (cm): 7.800 Width (cm): 4.300 Weight (grams): 109.500
(E) Inkwell lid Height (cm): 0.600 Width (cm): 4.000 Weight (grams): 13.000 (I) Snuffer Height (cm): 5.200 Width (cm): 3.300 Weight (grams): 12.500