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Tea Canister

WS (possibly William Stephenson) (first mark entered 1775)

1782–83

Object PlaceLondon, England

Medium/TechniqueSilver

DimensionsH. 10 cm x W. 14 cm x D. 8.5 cm (3 15/16 x 5 1/2 x 3 3/8 in.)
Weight: 408 gm (13 oz 2 dwt)

Credit LineBequest of Barbara Boylston Bean

Accession number1976.659

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ClassificationsSilver

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Europe

InscriptionsARMORIALS: engraved in front and back of canister, the arms of NEALEWELL, WAFF, WASS, or WAUGH impaling another unidentified coat of arms (on a chevron sable three bezants impaling, per bend embattled gules and argent on a chief or a castle between two lions passant guardant).ProvenanceBequest of Barbara Boylston Bean to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 8, 1976)