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Plaque

1885-1895 (made)
Artist/Maker
Nelson Dawson (made)
Place of origin
England (made)

Enamelled copper plaque painted in colours on a purple ground, with a plant bearing three cape goosberries, which are over silver foil. The plaque is enclosed within a steel framework decorated with mouldings and rosettes.


Object details

Category
Enamels
Object type
Plaque
Materials and techniques
Copper
Enamel
Steel
Silver Foil
Brief description
Plaque, enamelled copper, by Nelson Dawson, England, 19th century
Physical description
Enamelled copper plaque painted in colours on a purple ground, with a plant bearing three cape goosberries, which are over silver foil. The plaque is enclosed within a steel framework decorated with mouldings and rosettes.
Dimensions
  • Length: 14.3cm (Note: Including frame)
  • Width: 11.4cm (Note: Including frame)
Marks and inscriptions
D. (Signed)
Collection
Ceramics Collection
Accession number
49-1895

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O344635/plaque-nelson-dawson/
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