Object details
Object number
M19e16.1
Creator(s)
Italian, Venice
Title
Tray
Date
18th century
Medium
Silver
Provenance
Possibly purchased by Isabella Stewart Gardner's husband John L. Gardner, Jr. (1837-1898) from the art dealer Antonio Rocchi, Venice for 209 lire on 1 October 1897 through the antiques dealers Moisè Dalla Torre and Co., Venice. (as part of a desk set)
Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
Bibliography
Gilbert Wendel Longstreet and Morris Carter. General Catalogue (Boston, 1935), p. 154. (as Italian, Venice; dated 18th century (?))
Gallery
Tapestry Room
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