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Ewer

(1728–1809)
(died in 1782)
(1746–1813)
1776–77
Object PlaceBirmingham, England
Medium/TechniqueSilver, parcel gilt
DimensionsH. 34.5 cm x W. 19.4 cm x D. 11.9 cm (13 9/16 x 7 5/8 x 4 11/16 in.); Weight: 975.2 gm (31 oz 7 dwt)
Credit LineTheodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour
Accession number55.623
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ClassificationsSilver
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InscriptionsARMORIALS: engraved on side, the coat of arms [vert fretty, overall a fess gu.], crest [an arm in armor embowed, the hand grasping a sword], and motto [Impavide] of Cabbell of Cromer Hall, co.Norfolk.
ProvenanceThomas Lumley, Ltd., London; Theodora Wilbour Fund in Memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour for 275 pounds British sterling. (Accession Date: October 20, 1955)
12th century
12th century
14th century
Mid 7th–8th century A.D.
8th century A.D.
16th century
1790–91
1800–01
1800–01
1792–93
style of late 15th century