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A Charles II rectangular lead cistern
A Charles II rectangular lead cistern

DATED 1679

細節
A Charles II rectangular lead cistern
Dated 1679
The front and sides each decorated with squares depicting heraldic devices such as lions, fleurs-de-lys, crowned roses, scallop shells and flowers, the front inscribed '16/MP/79'
35 in. (90 cm.) wide; 23 in. (59.5 cm.) high; 18 in. (47 cm.) deep

拍品專文

This cistern relates to that of a group probably made in or around the Exeter area towards the latter part of the 17th century. Two, which incorporate some of the same symbols in their panelling, are illustrated in L. Weaver, English Leadwork, London, 1904, p. 72-73.