Caster

Paul Crespin (1694–1770)

Abraham Buteaux (overstruck)

1727–28

Medium/TechniqueSilver (sterling standard), gilt

DimensionsOverall: 22 x 6.5 x 6.5 cm (8 11/16 x 2 9/16 x 2 9/16 in.)
Weight: no. 1: 25 oz 15dwt (803 g) no. 2: 26 oz 2 dwt (813 g)

Credit LineGift of Alan and Simone Hartman and Harriet J. Bradbury Fund

Accession number2001.33.1a-b

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ClassificationsSilver

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ProvenanceMade for Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield (1694-1773). About 1985, with Spink & Son Ltd, London. Kerry Packer; By 1996, most probably sold by Kerry Packer to Alan and Simone Hartman, New York, NY; 2001, gift of Alan and Simone Hartman. (Accession date: February 21, 2001)