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Stand for a Tureen
Marked by: Nicholas Sprimont (born in Liege, France, active in London) (1716–1771)
English (London)
1745
Object Place: Europe, London, England
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
H. 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in.); W. 52 cm (20 1/2 in.); D. 39 cm (15 3/8 in.); Weight: 7, 098.9 gm (82 oz 8 dwt)
Weight: 7, 098.9 gm (82 oz 8 dwt)
Weight: 7, 098.9 gm (82 oz 8 dwt)
Credit Line
Gift of Alan and Simone Hartman
Accession Number1996.269
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CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionThe oval stand has a molded border, a broad shaped rim, and four foliate feet. The border is engraved with panels of diaperwork and rosettes. The stand is hammered from a single piece, and the border and feet, cast in section, were pinned before soldering. The plain reserves in the rim have had engraving removed from them, and the surface overall is brightly polished.
Marks
On underside of rim, leopard's head crowned, date letter k, maker's mark NS (Grimwade 2102); lion passant.
InscriptionsARMORIALS: Engraved on rim within the Garter, the English royal arms prior to 1801. Opposite, an unidentified set of Continental arms.
INSCRIPTIONS: engraved on underside: N.1; 84=12; 83=13; N1; 83=8
INSCRIPTIONS: engraved on underside: N.1; 84=12; 83=13; N1; 83=8
ProvenanceGift of Alan and Simone Hartman to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 20, 1996)