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Covered Bowl

Anthony Nelme (English, free 1680, died 1722)

Francis Nelme (English, active 1722—1739)

Benjamin Rhodes (English, active late 17th century)

1690–91

Object PlaceLondon, England

Medium/TechniqueSilver

DimensionsH. 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.); W. 17.9 cm (7 1/16 in.); D. 13.7 cm (5 3/8 in.); Weight 439.4 gm (14 oz 2 dwt)

Credit LineTheodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour

Accession number62.979a-b

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ClassificationsSilver

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InscriptionsArmorials: Engraved on the bowl the arms and on the cover, the crest of Jolley or Jolly of Hatton Garden, London, granted 1692 Inscriptions: Engraved on underside of base, R*E*I; 14/7ProvenancePurchased from Firestone & Parson, Boston, by the MFA for $3,000. (Accession Date: November 14, 1962)