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GHR-KE-2003-00002 Registered

Ship’s bell, SS Zambezi Queen

Fonderia Marchetti, Turin · 1894 · Made in Italy

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Identification

Reference
GHR-KE-2003-00002
Object
Ship’s bell, SS Zambezi QueenVerified
Category
Metalwork, jewellery or regalia
Maker
Fonderia Marchetti, TurinVerified
Date
1894Marked on the object (date stamp, hallmark, plate)Verified
Made in
Italy
Current location
Kenya (precise location withheld)
Registered
30 Jul 2003

Physical description

Verified

Ship’s bell, SS Zambezi Queen by Fonderia Marchetti, with turned moulding lines.

Height
629 mm
Width
601 mm
Depth
566 mm
Weight
74.24 kg

Method: Applicant’s measurements

Materials
Bronze
Condition
Good — Complete, with wear consistent with age and use.Verified
Condition notes
Minor losses to the finish; otherwise sound.

Provenance and custody history

Applicant-submitted

Tāne Tamihana, 1940: Bought at auction. Candice Ramdass, 1949: Received as a gift. Hui Min Wong, 1982: Received as a gift by the current custodian.

  1. 1894
    Fonderia Marchetti Manufacture · Italy
    Made.
    VerifiedSource: Maker’s marks
  2. 1940
    Tāne Tamihana Sale · Thika
    Bought at auction.
    Applicant-submittedSource: Letter
  3. 1949
    Candice Ramdass Gift · Thika
    Received as a gift.
    VerifiedSource: Bill of sale
  4. 1982
    Hui Min Wong Gift · Thika
    Received as a gift by the current custodian.
    Applicant-submittedSource: Bill of sale
  5. 2003
    Hui Min Wong Registration · Thika
    Entered on the Global Heritage Registry.
    VerifiedSource: Registry decision
Acquired by current custodian
Received as a gift, 1982Verified

Inspections and verification

No physical inspection has been carried out. Facts marked Verified were confirmed from documentary evidence.