Gate
ca. 1740 (made)
ca. 1740 (made)
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These gates have been restored to their original colour, which was revealed by tests on small fragments of paint that remained. They were also originally partially gilded. The trailing rose sprays and the basket of fruit are typical elements of Rococo style, but they also suggest that the gates were made for a garden. The come from Nuremberg, renowned for metalworking of all kinds.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Wrought iron, originally painted and partially gilded. |
Brief description | Pair of gates, wrought iron, embossed, Germany (Nuremberg), about 1740 |
Physical description | Pair of gates, wrought iron, the top of each gate surmounted by C scrolls and foliage, the base of each of lattice work, C scrolls and foliage; the upright bars within each frame embellished with foliage midway, the central pillar surmounted by a cornucopia of wrought iron flowers. The lock plates at the centre of the central shaft have foliated edges. A basket of fruit is also featured. The gates were originally painted a dark blue with gilded details, they have been restored to their original colour. |
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Object history | These gates have been restored to their original colour (dark blue), which was revealed by tests on small fragments of paint that remained. They were also originally partially gilded. The trailing rose sprays and the basket of fruit are typical elements of Rococo style, but they also suggest that the gates were made for a garden. The come from Nuremberg, renowned for metalworking of all kinds. |
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Summary | These gates have been restored to their original colour, which was revealed by tests on small fragments of paint that remained. They were also originally partially gilded. The trailing rose sprays and the basket of fruit are typical elements of Rococo style, but they also suggest that the gates were made for a garden. The come from Nuremberg, renowned for metalworking of all kinds. |
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Other number | LOST 2768 + 2 |
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Accession number | M.5A-1981 |
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Record created | December 10, 2008 |
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