Taperstick

Samuel Meriton British

1778–79

Not on view

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Title: Taperstick
Maker: Samuel Meriton (British, active from 1739)
Date: 1778–79
Culture: British, London
Medium: Silver gilt
Dimensions: Overall: 2 1/4 × 3 5/8 in. (5.7 × 9.2 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver
Credit Line: Gift of Louise and David Braver, 2006
Object Number: 2006.470.9a–c
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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