Cutlery Set
ca. 1730 (made)
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| Place of origin |
The type of relief decoration on this handle is called 'Berainesque' after the designer, ornamentalist and engraver Jean Berain (1640-1711). He was one of the principal designers at the court of Louis XIV, noted for his floral patterns in architectual borders and contrasting surfaces of bright matted grounds.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Copper-gilt |
| Brief description | Set comprising knife, fork and spoon, the handles copper-gilt. Mark: a crowned flask, Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad), ca.1730 |
| Physical description | Set comprising knife, fork and spoon, the handles copper-gilt. unidentified maker's mark: a crowned flask |
| Marks and inscriptions | Mark: a crowned flask |
| Summary | The type of relief decoration on this handle is called 'Berainesque' after the designer, ornamentalist and engraver Jean Berain (1640-1711). He was one of the principal designers at the court of Louis XIV, noted for his floral patterns in architectual borders and contrasting surfaces of bright matted grounds. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.38 to B-1971 |
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| Record created | April 19, 2005 |
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