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Miniature firedog (one of a pair)

G M  (British, mid-late 17th century)

Date:
1690/91
Culture:
British, London
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Gr. W. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm.); D. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm.)
Classification:
Metalwork
Credit Line:
The Joseph M. and Aimee Loeb May Collection, 1963
Accession Number:
63.53.76

This artwork is part of British Silver: The Wealth of a Nation

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  • Signatures, Inscriptions, and Markings

    Marking: [1] Leopard's head crowned [2] N (date letter for 1690-1691) [3] Lion passant [4] G.M., two crescents above, one below (maker's mark) [5] G.M., one crescent below (maker's mark) Location of marks: [1]-[4] on back of fireplace [3] on top of fireback; on shaft of shovel [4] struck twice on tongs [5] struck twice on each support of each firedog

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