The Sawley Flagon

William Ramsay (active 1669 - 1698)

Laing Art Gallery

1670

The Sawley Flagon, a very early example of Newcastle silver, straight-sided with wide spreading moulded base, and lid with thumb piece. Maker's mark- WR for William Ramsay, and the Newcastle Arms.

• Medium: silver
• Dimensions: 28 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £200 ( Total: £1,125)
• ArtFunded in: 1952

Provenance

Early history not known; from 1756 in possession of Sawley Church, until sold to pay for restoration work.

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