Sugar Bowl

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Artist/Maker	Christofle Et Cie (manufacturer) Tard (enameller)
Place of origin	Paris (made)

This sugar bowl is part of a three piece service purchased at the Paris 1867 Exhibition for a total of £90. The design of the enamelled decoration is inspired by a combination of Persian and Indian sources. Antoine Tard was a goldsmith and enameller, active in Paris after 1860.

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Categories	Metalwork Tea, Coffee & Chocolate Wares
Object type	Sugar bowl
Materials and techniques	Enamel on copper, with gilding Enamel Copper Gilding
Brief description	Sugar bowl, enamel on copper with gilt details, Paris, 1867, made by Christofle & Co., enamelled by Antoine Tard
Physical description	Sugar bowl, cloisonné enamel on copper, with gilt details. Decoration inspired by a combination of Persian and Indian sources.
Dimensions	Base to top of finial on lid height: 14.5cm Across base of bowl diameter: 8cm Maximum, across handles width: 19.5cm
Gallery label	COFFEE POT, TEAPOT, SUGAR BASIN Manufacturer: Christolfe & Co. Enameller: Antoine Tard Paris: 1867 Cloisonné enamel on copper with gilt details These pieces were purchased at the Paris 1867 Exhibition for a total of £90. The design of the enamelled decoration is inspired by a combination of Persian and Indian sources. Tard was active after 1860.(1987-2006)
Object history	Purchased at the Paris 1867 Exhibition for a total of £90.
Historical context	Tard was active after 1860.
Summary	This sugar bowl is part of a three piece service purchased at the Paris 1867 Exhibition for a total of £90. The design of the enamelled decoration is inspired by a combination of Persian and Indian sources. Antoine Tard was a goldsmith and enameller, active in Paris after 1860.
Associated objects	722-1869 (Object) 727-1869 (Object)
Collection	Metalwork Collection
Accession number	725-1869

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Record created	May 23, 2006
Record URL	https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O124196/sugar-bowl-tard/

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