Ewer (one of a pair)
When George Booth became Earl of Warrington at the age of nineteen, he inherited the estate of Dunham Massey, which was heavily burdened by debt. Thirty years elapsed before he could afford to rebuild his family pride by buying silver on a large scale. This pair
of monumental ewers (see also 68.141.141) was among the silver that furnished the ten principal bedrooms of the house, all of which were equipped with enough silver to perform the morning ablutions.
of monumental ewers (see also 68.141.141) was among the silver that furnished the ten principal bedrooms of the house, all of which were equipped with enough silver to perform the morning ablutions.
Artwork Details
- Title: Ewer (one of a pair)
- Maker: Peter Archambo I (British, active 1720, died 1759)
- Date: 1740/41
- Culture: British, London
- Medium: Silver
- Dimensions: Overall (wt. confirmed): 10 1/4 in., 58 oz. 18 dwt. (26 cm, 1832g)
- Classification: Metalwork-Silver
- Credit Line: Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1968
- Object Number: 68.141.140
- Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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