Hester Bateman
Coral, Whistle and Bells

ArtistEnglish, 1708–1794
CultureEnglish
Titles
  • Coral, Whistle and Bells
Datec. 1778–1793
PlaceEngland
MediumSilver-gilt and coral
Dimensions6 7/16 × 2 in. (16.4 × 5.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of George S. Heyer, Jr. in honor of Ray and Clara Willoughby
Object number80.96
Not on view

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ProvenanceGeorge S. Heyer, Jr., Austin; given to MFAH, 1980.
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
Stamped on underside of mouthpiece: "HB"

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