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Reference NumberHI/1967-8
TitleDominic Corrigan Silver Ewer
Date1864
Creator NameHennell III; Robert (1794-1868); silversmith
Hennell IV; Robert (1826-1891); silversmith
DescriptionSilver ewer of cylindrical form, the hinged lid with leafy finial above an s-scroll handle with palmette thumb rest, the spout chased with mask decoration and the entire with repoussé work, trailing foliage amidst scrolls and cartouches raised on a circular base. Small engraving of the coat of arms of Dominic Corrigan (sword pointing downwards between two battleaxes surrounded by the motto "CONSILIO ET IMPETU") along with the inscription "To/Dominic J. Corrigan Esqr. M.D./as a mark of the/Warm Friendship/and/Affectionate Gratitude/OF/EDWARD HUTTON". Stamped near rim with the maker's initials "RH" and London hallmarks for the year 1864.
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HistoryNote in Register reads 'It is probable that this Edward Hutton was a graduate of Dublin University in 1821, MD 1842. he was a first cousin of Miss C Hutton who was engaged to be married to Thomas Davis the young Irelander who died in 1843'
Custodial HistoryRecorded in Register of Donations and Bequests (RCPI/8/3/2/1) as presented by Cyril Martin, Kilbride Hall, Bray, Co. Wicklow, Sept. 1967
Dimensions185mm (diameter of base) x 315mm (height)
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CopyrightFree to use under the terms of the Creative Commons Licence Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameEwer
TermGift Giving
Beverages
Interior Design and Furnishings
Emblems and Insignia
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/5669Hennell III; Robert (1794-1868); silversmith1794-1868
DS/UK/5670Hennell IV; Robert (1826-1891); silversmith1826-1891
DS/UK/37Corrigan; Sir; Dominic John (1802-1880); 1st Baronet; physician1802-1880
DS/UK/2989Hutton; Edward (1797-1865); surgeon1797-1865
Places
CodeSet
NA42London/England/United Kingdom
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