Wine taster (or mustard dish)

Probably by John Sutton  (active 1674–1707)

Date:
1685–86
Culture:
British, London
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Diam. 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Classification:
Metalwork
Credit Line:
Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1968
Accession Number:
68.141.263
  • Signatures, Inscriptions, and Markings

    Marking: [1] Leopard's head (London assay office mark); [2] Lion passant (London assay office mark); [3] h in pointed shield (date letter for 1685-86); [4] I S monogram (maker's mark, probably for John Sutton) Location of marks: [1]-[4] on inside of base

  • Provenance

    [ S. J. Phillips ; to Irwin Untermyer, August 5, 1966 ] ; Irwin Untermyer (1966–68; to MMA)

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