Scallop shell
Category
Silver
Date
c. 1756
Materials
Silver
Measurements
1.9 x 11.4 x 11.4 cm
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Ickworth, Suffolk
NT 852186.5
Summary
One of six scallop shells, silver, probably Turin, circa 1756. The shell-shaped dish with flat end grip is raised and has chased, fanning flutes. Heraldry: The dish is engraved on the end grip with the Hervey crest beneath an earl’s coronet. Hallmarks: None.
Full description
For further detail see the master object entry.
Provenance
George Hervey, 2nd Earl of Bristol (1721-75); by descent to the 4th Marquess of Bristol (1863-1951); accepted by the Treasury in lieu of death duties in 1956 and transferred to the National Trust.
Credit line
Ickworth, the Bristol Collection (National Trust)
Marks and inscriptions
Underside: Scratchweight: ‘N5 4=[2]’ (2 dwt according to the 1811 plate list)