Taperstick
Date1725-1726
Probably by
David Green
OriginEngland, London
MediumSilver (Sterling)
DimensionsOH:4 5/16"; OW:2 5/8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1936-448
DescriptionTaperstick: inverted bell-shaped socket of hexagonal plan with moldings below rim on inverted baluster stem of hexagonal plan flaring at bottom to circular well on top of stepped base of hexagonal plan; uninscribed as to owner; weight: 3 oz., 7 dwt., 7 gr.InscribedNone.
MarkingsMaker's Mark "DG" in block letters within a rectangle, leopard's head crowned, lion passant, and date letter
ProvenanceVendor: Crichton Bros., London
1731-1732
1746-1747
1727-1728
1729-1730
ca. 1765
1714-1715
1698-1699
1720-1721
1815-1820
1727-1728
1727-1728
1723-1724