Plate
1876 (made)
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Iron plate, the centre embossed. The inscriptions 'ET VOILA LA GUERRE ALLUMEE' in gold and 'BOUDS' on the inside rim. The border is matted copper. Fighting cocks are also depicted.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Iron, matted copper, gold; repoussé, chased and incised |
| Brief description | Plate, embossed iron centre, 'ET VOILA LA GUERRE ALLUMEE' inscribed in gold, matted copper border, made by Elkington & Co., England, 1876 |
| Physical description | Iron plate, the centre embossed. The inscriptions 'ET VOILA LA GUERRE ALLUMEE' in gold and 'BOUDS' on the inside rim. The border is matted copper. Fighting cocks are also depicted. |
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| Gallery label | PLATE, iron, copper and gold, England; 1876
Made and given to the V&A by Elkington and Co.
This plate was bought as new at the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia, USA. The centre is embossed iron and an inscription in gold ET VOILA LA GUERRE ALLUMEE ('and now the fight is on!). The border is of matted copper.
Museum No. 563-1877(07/1994) |
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| Accession number | 563-1877 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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