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Circular butter dish
France (Metz)
probably 1785–86
Object Place: Europe, Metz, France
Medium/Technique
Metal; silver
Dimensions
Overall: 1.8cm (11/16in.)
Other (Overall): 12.3cm (4 13/16in.)
Other (Overall): 12.3cm (4 13/16in.)
Credit Line
Elizabeth Parke Firestone and Harvey S. Firestone, Jr. Collection
Accession Number1993.472.1
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionOne of a set of six partially fluted shaped circular dishes with molded rims. Similar to 1993.472.2-4, with eight flutes.
InscriptionsAll marks illegible
ProvenanceBy 1926, Richard Wallace [see note 1]. Elizabeth Parke Firestone (1897-1990) and Harvey S. Firestone, Jr. (1898-1973), Akron, OH and Newport, RI; 1993; gift of the Estate of Elizabeth Parke Firestone and Harvey S. Firestone, Jr. (Accession date: May 26, 1993)
Notes:
[1]. 1926, exhibited at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, cat. #56.
Notes:
[1]. 1926, exhibited at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, cat. #56.