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Proctor-Mosley ewer & basin

Unknown artist, 1592–1593

The ewer and basin are elaborately chased with floral, plant and shell decoration within panels of strapwork. The ewer is very classical in style as interpreted by Renaissance engravers and goldsmiths. The centre of the basin carries the arms of Proctor impaling Mosely, the details of the marriage of the two families has not yet been found.

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Title of artwork, date

Proctor-Mosley ewer & basin, 1592–1593

Date supported

2005

Medium and material

Silver gilt with enamel

Dimensions

Ewer height: 29.8; basin diameter: 41.2 cm

Grant

220000

Total cost

877718

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