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Basin with tray

Manufacturer Elkington & Co. British
19th century, after 17th century original
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Basin with tray
  • Manufacturer: Elkington & Co. (British, Birmingham, 1829–1963)
  • Date: 19th century, after 17th century original
  • Culture: British, Birmingham, after Moldovan original
  • Medium: Silver on base metal, partly gilt
  • Dimensions: Overall (.96a): 4 × 15 1/2 × 15 1/2 in. (10.2 × 39.4 × 39.4 cm);
    Overall (.96b): 3/4 × 13 9/16 × 13 9/16 in. (1.9 × 34.4 × 34.4 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Electrotype
  • Credit Line: Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1883
  • Object Number: 83.18.96a, b
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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