RefNoMOB/117
Previous numbersW/002
LevelItem
TitleTercentenary centrepiece
ArtistDevlin; Stuart Leslie (1931 - 2018); artist
Date1960
DescriptionShallow bowl with everted rim resting on four spreading feet with stretchers between, centred by a detachable pierced dome and encircled by a thorny gilt collar. Inscribed on base: 'Presented by The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths to the Royal Society in 1960 Its Tercentenary Year'. Designed by Stuart Devlin, manufactured by Wakely and Wheeler.
Extent3 pieces
ObjectNameSilverware
MaterialsSilver, wooden base
Dimensions415 x 415 x 250 mm
AccessStatusOpen
ProvenancePresented by the Goldsmith Company
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