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A fine example of an early 18th century lead cistern dated 1714 and initialled S.S.F. Having complex raised partner moulding repeated as a decorative motif across the front and side returns. This moulding in turn surrounds decorative cartouches, the front two encompassing three putto within a highly decorative scheme, the side two being more floral in nature. Other decorative elements include bird and fleur-de-lis motif’s.
Similar Cisterns can be seen at Knightshayes Court Museum Devon and Alfriston Clergy House East Sussex.
Provenance: A private collection
Circa 1714
Dimensions
Height: 73.70cm, Width: 152.40cm, Depth: 50.80cmStock number
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