Tray with Coat of Arms Inscribed with "VIRTUS IN ARDIUS"
Artist
Matthew Boulton
(English, 1728 - 1809)
Dateca. 1820-1840
MediumSilverplate
DimensionsOverall: 21 inches (53.34 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Leonard C. Kline
Object number72-46/14
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DescriptionLarge circular tray with stepped and scalloped edges and six fleurs-de-lis, supported by three short, acanthus leaf legs. Coat of arms in the center inscribed VIRTUS IN ARDIUS. Two sun-shaped marks on bottom.
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