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Flask

Marked by: Louis Dee (1832–1884)
English (London)
1880 or 1881
Object Place: Europe, London, England

Medium/Technique Silver
Dimensions H. 17.3 cm x W. 9.5 cm D. 4.8 cm ( 6 13/16 x 3 3/4 x 1 7/8 in.); Weight: 226.8 gm (7 oz 6 dwt)
Credit Line Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour
Accession Number1991.627
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver

DescriptionThe flattened pear-shaped vessel is decorated overall with contorted grotesque faces. It is formed from two pieces of sheet, chased, and seamed along the narrow side. The globular stopper is chased with three bald heads and is attached to the body with a hinged bayonet closure.
Marks On underside, maker's mark LD (Culme 10713) (repeated on top of cover); lion passant (repeated on top of cover); leopard's head; date letter E(repeated on top of cover); sovereign's head.
InscriptionsEngraved on underside, Design Office registration mark for August 9, 1880.
ProvenanceFirestone & Parson, Inc., Boston, purchased November 20, 1991, Theodora Wilbour Fund in Memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour. (Accession Date: November 20, 1991)