Basket
1742-1743 (made)
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| Place of origin |
This sweetmeat basket with its intricate pierced work and its beautifully cast handle is a superb example of the work of Paul de Lamerie, the most famous London silversmith of his time. De Lamerie was a Huguenot, a French protestant, who emigrated to London from Holland with his family in 1689. The Huguenots revolutionised the London silver trade, bringing new and improved manufacturing techniques.
De Lamerie was appointed Goldsmith to the King in 1716 and had many wealthy clients.
De Lamerie was appointed Goldsmith to the King in 1716 and had many wealthy clients.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silver, pierced, engraved and cast decoration. |
| Brief description | Silver basket, oval shape, rococo ornament with handle. Mark of Paul de Lamerie, London, 1742-3. |
| Physical description | Oval basket on four feet with handle. |
| Marks and inscriptions |
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| Gallery label | This sweetmeat basket with its intricate pierced work and its beautifully cast handle is a superb example of the work of Paul de Lamerie, the most famous London silversmith of his time. De Lamerie was a Huguenot who emigrated to London from Holland with his family in 1689. The Huguenots revolutionised the London silver trade, bringing new and improved manufacturing techniques.
De Lamerie was appointed Goldsmith to the King in 1716 and had many wealthy clients.(2002) |
| Credit line | Given by the A. H. Whiteley Family in celebration of the life of Mrs. C. Whiteley |
| Summary | This sweetmeat basket with its intricate pierced work and its beautifully cast handle is a superb example of the work of Paul de Lamerie, the most famous London silversmith of his time. De Lamerie was a Huguenot, a French protestant, who emigrated to London from Holland with his family in 1689. The Huguenots revolutionised the London silver trade, bringing new and improved manufacturing techniques. De Lamerie was appointed Goldsmith to the King in 1716 and had many wealthy clients. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.6-2001 |
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| Record created | April 5, 2001 |
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