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Bowl

Date1746-1747

Marked by Richard Gurney & Thomas Cooke II (active 1727 - 1773)

OriginEngland, London

MediumSilver (Sterling)

DimensionsRim H: 3"; Rim D: 7 1/16"; Base D: 3 5/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1953-800

DescriptionRaised broad hemispherical body with plain rim supported on short straight-sided inclined foot ring with plain edge.
InscribedEngraved on underside of base with weight: "17=7"
MarkingsMarked on bottom in relief with 1)sponor's mark of "RG" with "T" above and "C" below in script letters within a quatrefoil [Grimwade 1990 # 2325];2) leopard's head crowned; 3) lion passant; and 4) date letter "l" for 1746-47.
ProvenancePeter Guille Ltd., New York
Acquired by CWF in 1953