Identity area
Reference code
GB 2014 WS-04-TRO-005/007
Title
The Smith Urn
Date(s)
- 1785 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 Trophy
Context area
Name of creator
(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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Accruals
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Conditions governing access
Open
Conditions governing reproduction
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Height: 53cm Weight: 4.30kg
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Description control area
Description identifier
WS-TRO-005/007
Institution identifier
GB 2014
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Status
Final
Level of detail
Partial
Language(s)
- English
Script(s)
- Latin