Dish

Nicholas Sprimont (born in Liege, France, active in London) (1716–1771)

1745–46

Object PlaceLondon, England

Medium/TechniqueSilver

DimensionsH. 4.2 x W. 19.9 x D. 15.1 cm (1 5/8 x 7 13/16 x 5 15/16 in.)
Weight: 283.5 gm (9 oz 2 dwt)

Credit LineJessie and Sigmund Katz Collection

Accession number1988.1074

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ClassificationsSilver

Collections

Europe

InscriptionsEngraved on underside "oz 8=15"ProvenanceEstate of Victor George Henry Francis, fifth Marquess Conyngham, sold Christie's, London, February 10, 1938, lot 10; Maj. W. M. Tapp; by 1951, Alex G. Lewis (b. 1895 - d. 1969) collection, New York; Lent by Mrs. Sigmund Katz, 1973, The Jessie and Sigmund Katz collection. (Accession Date: November 30, 1988)

By 1973, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz [see note 1]; 1988, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz. (Accession date: November 30, 1988)

NOTES:
[1] From June 25, 1973, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.