Coffer on stand
Category
Objets de vertu
Date
Unknown
Materials
Silver
Measurements
267 mm (H); 150 mm (W); 320 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 26068
Summary
Silver coffer in the form of a double-headed peacock standing on a rectangular base. Hinged at the waist. Hollow interior. Described by Sotheby's as 18th century South American and by Christie's as Indian.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.