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1916

  • Work on this object began.

1952

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Pair of Two-Handled Bowls Pair Of Bowls

This is a Pair of bowls. It was made by Wakely & Wheeler and retailed by Tiffany and Co.. It is dated 1916 and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Anonymous. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (a): 14 × 26.2 × 17.5 cm (5 1/2 × 10 5/16 × 6 7/8 in.) H x W x D (b): 14 × 26 × 17.8 cm (5 1/2 in. × 10 1/4 in. × 7 in.)

It has the following markings

Underneath foot of each bowl: [1] "Made in England/for Tiffany & Co", stamped (sponsor's mark) On side of each bowl, under rim and near handle: [2] "&" over "W W" into trefoil, stamped (maker's mark, Wakely & Wheeler, 1909-1957) [3] letter "A" in quatrefoil, stamped (Dublin date letter for 1916) [4] Hibernia, stamped (town mark, Dublin) [5] crowned harp, stamped (standard mark, Dublin).

It is inscribed

On each body: foliate scroll initials "JDB", engraved

Cite this object as

Pair of Two-Handled Bowls Pair Of Bowls; Made by Wakely & Wheeler; Retailed by Tiffany and Co. (United States); silver; H x W x D (a): 14 × 26.2 × 17.5 cm (5 1/2 × 10 5/16 × 6 7/8 in.) H x W x D (b): 14 × 26 × 17.8 cm (5 1/2 in. × 10 1/4 in. × 7 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1952-166-105-a,b

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