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Dinner Bell

Date1820-1821

Marked by John Robertson (working ca. 1802-1826)

OriginEngland, London

MediumSilver (sterling)

DimensionsOH: 4 5/8; OD: 2 3/8"

Credit LineGift of the John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, Fund, Inc., through the generosity and interest of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and members of the family.

Object number1996.BH.309

DescriptionSilver bell with baluster handle cast in halves and soldered to a conventionally-shaped cast body with turned mid band and border of gadrooning at rim. Clapper of stem-and-ball shape affixed to interior juncture with a single ring
MarkingsMarked in relief on exterior of bell 1) "IR" in rectangle for John Robertson [Grimwade 1990 #1629]; 2) lion passant; 3) leopard's head crowned; 4) date "e" for 1820-21; and 5) duty mark. Bell clapper also marked with a lion passant
ProvenanceRockefeller Collection, Bassett Hall