Not currently on display at the V&A

Fruit Stand

late 19th century (made)
Place of origin

Fruit stand of repousse silver, parcel-gilt, of Tazza form. Shallow bowl, on waisted cylindrical support on wide lotus petal foot. The rim of the bowl is of artichoke pattern, in the centre of the bowl and on the upright support are gilt bands with incised petal and flower motives.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver, repousse
Brief description
Domestic, silver parcel gilt, repousse, Assam, C19
Physical description
Fruit stand of repousse silver, parcel-gilt, of Tazza form. Shallow bowl, on waisted cylindrical support on wide lotus petal foot. The rim of the bowl is of artichoke pattern, in the centre of the bowl and on the upright support are gilt bands with incised petal and flower motives.
Dimensions
  • Height: 5.25in
  • Diameter: 8.2in
Credit line
Curzon Bequest
Collection
Accession number
IM.288-1927

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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