Epergne
Thomas Pitts
Category
Silver
Date
1726
Materials
Silver
Measurements
381 mm (Height)
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Montacute House, Somerset
NT 598085
Caption
The central basket of flames represents the Phelips family crest. The lid for central bowl is in the shape of a fire.
Summary
This item was stolen on Tues 22nd Oct 2024 . If you have any information concerning this item, please contact the National Trust at Montacute on 01935 823289. Or contact the Operational Risk Department of the National Trust by email at operationalrisk@nationaltrust.org.uk, or our Supporter Services Centre on 0344 800 1895 or by email enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk.You can provide your information anonymously. Thank you for your help. Silver epergne (dining table centre-piece) in the form of the Phelips family crest (a burning brazier), by Thomas Pitts I (active 1737-1793), 1781.
Provenance
Commissioned by Edward Phelips (1725-1795); purchased by the National Trust by private treaty, with the help of a grant from the V&A Purchase Grant Fund, 2006.
Makers and roles
Thomas Pitts