Salver
late 17th century or 18th century (made)
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This salver of rock-crystal is in the form of an octagonal plateau with plaques of rock-crystal set in a frame of gilt metal, ornamented in repoussé work with strapwork and foliage. It is made by an unknown artist is Spain in the late 17th century or 18th century.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Rock-crystal, gilt metal |
| Brief description | Salver, with plaques of rock crystal in frame of gilt metal, Spanish, late 17th or early 18th century |
| Physical description | Octagonal plateau with plaques of rock-crystal set in a frame of gilt metal, ornamented in repoussé work with strapwork and foliage. |
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| Object history | Bought for £20 in 1864. |
| Summary | This salver of rock-crystal is in the form of an octagonal plateau with plaques of rock-crystal set in a frame of gilt metal, ornamented in repoussé work with strapwork and foliage. It is made by an unknown artist is Spain in the late 17th century or 18th century. |
| Bibliographic reference | Inventory of Art Objects Acquired in the Year 1864. In: Inventory of the Objects in the Art Division of the Museum at South Kensington, Arranged According to the Dates of their Acquisition. Vol I. London: Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., 1868, p. 57 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 318-1864 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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