Not currently on display at the V&A

Stand

17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Unlike brass, copper was sufficiently malleable to be easily embossed in the same way as silver. This meant that to a certain extent, copper could compete with silver. Italian copperware of the 16th century was decorated with richly chased ornament, usually covering the entire surface.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Copper
Brief description
Copper stand with hammered ornament of gadroons on the base and scales on the pedestal, Italian, 17th century
Physical description
Stand for hot ashes, on a pedestal. With hammered ornament of gadroons on the base and scales on the pedestal.
Dimensions
  • Height: 25in
  • Lip diameter: 14.5in
Subjects depicted
Summary
Unlike brass, copper was sufficiently malleable to be easily embossed in the same way as silver. This meant that to a certain extent, copper could compete with silver. Italian copperware of the 16th century was decorated with richly chased ornament, usually covering the entire surface.
Collection
Accession number
555-1869

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Record createdFebruary 11, 2004
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