Coral, Whistle and Bells
Artist
Hester Bateman (English, 1708–1794)English, 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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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
Stamped on underside of mouthpiece: "HB"
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