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Christening cradle, 1881

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Unique IDCC-000027Source system ID2012.015DateBetween 1st January 1881 and 31st December 1881Date qualifieryear onlyMediumSilverGiltBlackwoodDescriptionChristening cradle, shaped as a a shallow keeled Phonecian vessel with an unfurled square sail, with an angel at the stern watching over a prone figure in the boat, holding an upright flaming torch. Made by William Kerr, Sydney circa 1881. Inscribed Presented By the Aldermen of the City of Sydney to John Harris Esq. Mayor upon the birth of his daughter Beatrice Alexandra Victoria. Presented to the City of Sydney by John Atkinson, descendant of Mayor John Harris.Author/creatorWilliam Kerr (silversmith)Special citationChristening cradle, presented to Alderman John Harris on the birth of his daughter, 1881. City of Sydney Civic Collection.Height (in cm)52Width (in cm)36Depth (in cm)25TypeCivicHistory

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Subject tagsMayoralAlderman John HarrisExternal linkshttps://www.sydneyaldermen.com.au/

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Christening cradle, 1881