Item 005/007 - The Smith Urn

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GB 2014 WS-04-TRO-005/007

Title

The Smith Urn

Date(s)

  • 1785 (Creation)

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1 Trophy

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(18th Century)

Biographical history

Silversmith active between 1772-1794. In partnership with his brother Robert Schofield. Subsequently worked alone.

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Scope and content

A two-handled tea urn with lid, the vase shaped body engraved with armorials and inscription above shell fluting and between bands of Vitruvian scrolls and beaded borders, engraved Samueli Smith Scholas Regaie Westmon: Archi Didas. Puerilae Memeres d.d.d. followed by the names of various Old Westminsters. Not loaded. Cover. Wooden case.

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Open

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Height: 53cm Weight: 4.30kg

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WS-TRO-005/007

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GB 2014

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Status

Final

Level of detail

Partial

Language(s)

  • English

Script(s)

  • Latin

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