Patrick White - silver cutlery set, 1912
Patrick White - silver cutlery set, 1912
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Date
1911-1912
Call Numbers
R 952 , Status: On display - The Collectors’ Gallery, Case 1, Shelf 23
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Physical Description
Contents
Objects - case 22.5 x 11 x 6 cm. - Set comprises silver knife, spoon, fork and napkin ring, presented in a velvet and silk lined leather case (damaged)
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Scope and Contents
Contents
The set is a children's single service cutlery set, inscribed with Patrick White's birth date, 28 May 1912.
Each piece is Sterling silver with hallmarks: crown, lion passant, letter 't', and maker's mark 'H.BRS'. It was made by Hardy Brothers Ltd, Sheffield, 1911.
Alternative Titles
Full title
Patrick White - silver cutlery set, 1912
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
Signature / Inscriptions
The set is inscribed: 'P. V. M. W' on spoon, knife and fork, and 'P. V. M. W. 28.5.12' on napkin ring.
'By Appointment, Hardy Bros Ltd., Jewellers, Sydney & Brisbane, Made in England' -- inside case.
Contextual Information
Source
Purchased Sept 2004
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Administrative / Biographical history
Set was given to donor following Patrick White's death by Manoly Lascaris who distributed items to friends and family (information from file)
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
R 952 , Status: On display - The Collectors’ Gallery, Case 1, Shelf 23
Record Identifier
9arp3w2n
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/9arp3w2n
Other Identifiers
Reference code
441994
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