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Pair of Scallop Shells

Paul de Lamerie  (English, 1688–1751, active 1712–51)

Date:
1734/35
Culture:
English, London
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall (.61 confirmed): 1 5/16 x 5 1/16 x 4 7/16 in., 6 oz. 7 dwt. (3.3 x 12.8 x 11.3 cm, 0.198kg) Overall (.62 confirmed): 1 3/16 x 5 1/16 x 4 7/16 in., 6 oz. 11 dwt. (3 x 12.8 x 11.3 cm, 0.204kg)
Classification:
Metalwork
Credit Line:
Bequest of Alfred Duane Pell, 1924
Accession Number:
25.15.61, .62

This artwork is part of British Silver: The Wealth of a Nation

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 521

  • Signatures, Inscriptions, and Markings

    Marking: 61. [1] T, in shield, London date-letter for 1734-35; [2] Lion passant; [3] P L pellet between, star and crown above, fleur-de-lys below (Grimwade 2203) [4] Leopard' head crowned; 62. [1] P L pellet between, star and crown above, fleur-de-lys below (Grimwade 2203) [2] Leopard' head crowned; [3] Lion passant; [4] T, in shield, London date-letter for 1734-35; all [1]-[4] on underside, near the hinge.

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