Paul Crespin
Epergne

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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

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Department

Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Special Collections

George Heyer Collection of English Silver

Object Type

METALWORK

ProvenanceThe arms and crest are those of Watson quartering Wentworth for Thomas Watson-Wentworth (b.1693-d.1750); Later Marquess of Rockingham.
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"

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