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1981

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Shell-Shaped Dish Dish

This is a dish. It was made by Robert Hennell. It is dated 1788 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by William M. Cahn, Jr. and Mrs. William M. Cahn, Jr.. It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Cahn, Jr. in memory of Rosalie S. and William M. Cahn.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 2.7 × 11.8 × 10.1 cm (1 1/16 in. × 4 5/8 in. × 4 in.)

It has the following markings

On underside of bowl: [1] “R•H”, impressed (maker’s mark) [2] Crowned leopard’s head, impressed (town mark, London, 1478–1822) [3] “N” in a shield, impressed (date letter, 1788) [4] Head of King George III, impressed (duty mark, 1786–1821)* [5] Lion passant, impressed (duty mark, England)

Cite this object as

Shell-Shaped Dish Dish; Made by Robert Hennell; silver; H x W x D: 2.7 × 11.8 × 10.1 cm (1 1/16 in. × 4 5/8 in. × 4 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Cahn, Jr. in memory of Rosalie S. and William M. Cahn; 1981-49-7

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