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One of a pair of silver flagons from the parish church of Thirkleby, near Thirsk, Yorkshire; richly chased with floral designs and panels containing dolphins and sea-monsters. An applied plaque with the arms of F Tyssen, whose father came from Holland. Grant for two flagons, the other one was presented to Temple Newsam, Leeds.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Silver Flagon, 1646
Date supported
1956
Medium and material
Silver
Dimensions
26 cm
Grant
2000
Total cost
2000
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