Accession No
TEMP.01071.1
Description
Lead crest of Anatole von Hügel in high relief with dark green fabric adhered to reverse. This was probably once part of a drainpipe but later repurposed, perhaps as a paperweight. Crest shows a double headed bird, each head wearing a crown and wings spread wide open. Body of bird has circular shapes representing feathers and taloned feet. Corded pattern runs along the top and bottom. Some small dents in surface.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; Cambridgeshire; Cambridge; Downing Street; Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Period
Modern 20th century c. 1913
Source
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
TEMP.01071.1
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Lead; Synthetic Fibre
Local Term
Measurements
154mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Lead crest of Anatole von Hügel in high relief with dark green fabric adhered to the reverse. Probably once part of a drainpipe but later repurposed, perhaps as a paperweight.
Event Date 27/2/2020
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Context (Production / use)
This lead crest is identical to those on the lead drainpipes on the exterior of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, which was opened in 1913.
Event Date 27/2/2020
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
Lead crest of Anatole von Hügel in high relief with dark green fabric adhered to reverse. This was probably once part of a drainpipe but later repurposed, perhaps as a paperweight. Crest shows a double headed bird, each head wearing a crown and wings spread wide open. Body of bird has circular shapes representing feathers and taloned feet. Corded pattern runs along the top and bottom. Some small dents in surface.
Event Date 14/1/2025
Author: Genevieve Holt
FM:286734
Images (Click to view full size):
