| Accession # |
1994.58 |
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Manufacturer |
Meriden Britannia Company
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| Title |
Plaque |
| Date |
ca. 1885 |
| Medium |
Silverplate |
| Dimensions |
13 3/4 x 13 5/8 x 4 3/8 in. (34.9 x 34.6 x 11.1 cm) |
| Marks |
Impressed on back of plaque: circle containing "MERIDEN [shield with scales] B. COMPANY" and below circle, "8300"; incised below these marks: "23 / #" |
| Credit Line |
Marie Bernice Bitzer Fund |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 22, Shelf H (Silver)
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| Description |
Plaque in shape of large shallow bowl with hammered interior surface and applied castings of birds in a tree. This sculptural group consists of a curving branch with leaves and blossoms, a small nest with bird along the bottom edge, and another bird with outstretched wings perched above; attached with screws to plaque. Plaque intended to be hung on wall.
Condition: Good; there appear to be two repaired (soldered) breaks on branches; some scratches around interior of bowl; missing screw on back.
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