Plateau
Paul Crespin
(1694–1770)
1749–50
Medium/TechniqueSilver (sterling standard)
DimensionsOverall: 5.6 x 59 x 47 cm (2 3/16 x 23 1/4 x 18 1/2 in.)
Weight: 134 oz (4167g)
Credit LineGift of Alan and Simone Hartman and Harriet J. Bradbury Fund
Accession number2001.70
ClassificationsSilver
ProvenanceProbably made for Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope (1714-1786); after his death, by descent within Stanhope family until 1960. October 26, 1960, sold by Earl Stanhope at Christie's, London, lot 170. Hilmar Reksten, Bergen, Norway; May 22, 1991, sold by Hilmar Reksten at Christie's, London, lot 144, where most probably bought by Alan and Simone Hartman, New York, NY; 2001, gift of Alan and Simone Hartman. (Accession date: February 21, 2001)
