The Wellby Collection

Tureen

Petter Henning

parcel-gilt silver

1738

overall 23 cm height

Inscription/Mark: town mark of Stockholm (struck on the base)
Inscription/Mark: 'b' for 1738 (struck on the base)
Maker's mark: 'HP' conjoined for Petter Henning (struck on the base)

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Place of Creation: Stockholm

WA2013.1.325

Tureen, silver, parcel-gilt, the two swing handles incorporating female masks. The finial of the lid is supported on eight leaf-brackets. The lid is pierced to let out steam. The lid and sides are engraved with strapwork and other ornament. The interior is gilt.

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Bequeathed by Michael Wellby, 2012.