Hot water urn

Probably by John Angell

1830–31

Not on view

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Title: Hot water urn
Maker: Probably by John Angell (mentioned 1815–37)
Date: 1830–31
Culture: British, London
Medium: Silver, iron
Dimensions: a) Urn: H. 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm); Diam. of top: 9 9/16 in. (24.3 cm); D. of handles: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Base of urn: 6 1/2 in. sq. (16.5 cm. sq.);
b) Cover of urn: H. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm); Diam. of bottom of cover: 5 13/16 in. (14.8 cm).
Classification: Metalwork-Silver
Credit Line: Gift of Madame Lilliana Teruzzi, 1966
Object Number: 66.192.3a–f
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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