Artist
Paul Crespin (English, 1694–1770)English, 1694–1770
CultureEnglish
Titles
- Epergne
Date1742–1743
PlaceLondon, England
MediumSterling silver
DimensionsOverall: 8 1/2 × 14 7/8 × 10 1/4 in. (21.6 × 37.8 × 26 cm)
Credit LineGift of George S. Heyer, Jr. in honor of my grandmother, Ella Stuart Heyer, a founding member and President of the Houston Art League
Object number2003.977.A-.E
Non exposé
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignSpecial Collections
Object Type
Exhibition History"Fit for a King: English Silver from the Collection of George S. Heyer, Jr.," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Alice Pratt Brown Gallery, January 20 - September 16, 2007.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Latin inscription engraved on the coat-of-arms: "TRIA JUNC TA IN UNO"
Stamped on the underside of the trays and bowl with hallmark (leopard's head, lion passant, date letter) and maker's mark.
Stamped numeral at connecting points: B) "I" C) "III" D) "II" E) "IIII"
Stamped numeral at connecting points: B) "I" C) "III" D) "II" E) "IIII"
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