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Tureen and Stand

John Scofield (first mark entered 1776; 1747–1799)

1791–92

Object PlaceLondon, England

Medium/TechniqueSilver

Dimensions32.7 x 58.7 x 34.7 cm (12 7/8 x 23 1/8 x 13 11/16 in.) Weight: 6,945 gm (223 oz 6 dwt)

Credit LineTheodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour

Accession number1975.665a-c

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ClassificationsSilver

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InscriptionsARMORIALS: engraved on stand, the coat of arms and crest of the See of Westminster impaling Vincent, surrounded by the motto and insignia of the Order of the Bath, for Dr. William Vincent CB (1739-1815) INSCRIPTIONS: engraved on stand: "Reverendo Doctissmoque Viro GULIELMO VINCENT S.T.P. Regiae Scholae Wesmonasteriensis paulo ante Archididascalo hoc donum (animos ut testentur gratos) Summa veneratione conferunt ALUMNI OPPIDANI. A.D. 1802; engraved on underside of base, "Rundell & Bridge Fect."

ProvenanceSold Christie's, London, June 26, 1963, lot 166; Simon Kaye ltd., London, Novemebr 1965; Thomas Lumley, Ltd., London, purchased November 12, 1975, Theodora Wilbour Fund in Memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour. (Accession Date: November 12, 1975)