Reference NumberHI/1967-4
TitleSilver Fruit Bowl
Date1967
Creator NameJ.E. Caldwell & Co.; 1839-2009; jewellery retailer and silversmith
DescriptionCircular, silver fruit bowl with open fretwork rim. Body is inscribed "THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS/SENDS GREETINGS TO/THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS OF IRELAND/ON THE OCCASION OF/THE TERCENTENARY CELEBRATION/OF ITS FOUNDING IN 1667/PRESENTED IN DUBLIN, MAY 16, 1967". On a square-shaped foot, the underside of which is stamped "STERLING SILVER", "J.E. CALDWELL & CO./PHILADELPHIA" and the number "279".
Extent1 item
Custodial HistoryRecorded in Register of Donations and Bequests (RCPI/8/3/2/1) as Presented on the occassion of the tercentenary of the College
Dimensions172mm (diameter of bowl) x 135mm (height)
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameFruit-Bowl
TermGift Giving
Anniversaries and Special Events
Interior Design and Furnishings
Fruit
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/5603J.E. Caldwell & Co.; 1839-2009; jewellery retailer and silversmith1839-2009
DS/UK/43Royal College of Physicians of Ireland; 1654-1654-
DS/UK/2118American College of Physicians; 1915-; medical specialty organisation1915-
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