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Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.55
Medium:
Paper, linen backing
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ladle
Object Number:
Z.111
Date:
ca. 1790-1820
Medium:
Brass, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 19 x 5.7 x 4.4 cm )
Marks:
struck: on reverse of stem: "N....[illegible]" and "....GP" (both in rectangular reserves)
Description:
Brass ladle with pierced bowl and engraved bright cut and wriggle work exterior border; obverse of stem has bright-cut border; remnants of silver plating at end of stem and bottom of bowl.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
