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Tea Canister

(1764–1851)
1790–91
Object PlaceLondon, England
Medium/TechniqueMetal; silver
DimensionsH. 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.); W. 13.2 cm (5 3/16 in.); Diameter 9.9 cm (3 7/8 in.)
Weight: 357.2 gm (11oz 10 dwt)
Credit LineAnonymous gift in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour (1833-1914)
Accession number33.194
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsSilver
Collections
InscriptionsARMORIALS:engraved on side, an unidentified coat of arms, crest and motto (sable on a bend between two cotises, three lions passant; crest; an eagle displayed; motto: Spectemur Agendo) INSCRIPTIONS: scratched on underside, 12-3.
ProvenanceAnonymous Gift to the MFA in Memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour (1833-1914). (Accession Date: March 2, 1933).
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