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The Sudeley Castle Tankard

Unknown artist, 16th century

Venetian glass jug, fitted with chased, embossed, & enamelled silver-gilt mounts, which bear the London hall-mark for 1546-7, maker's mark of fleur-de-lys, and arms of Sir William Parr. Also known as the Parr Pot.

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Title of artwork, date

The Sudeley Castle Tankard, 16th century

Date supported

1967

Medium and material

Glass & silver gilt

Dimensions

14 cm

Grant

5000

Total cost

18214

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