Napkin Ring
ca. 1840 (made)
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In Victorian Britain the applications of brass were almost endless. Its physical qualities--toughness, hardness and colour which varied according to the zinc content of the alloy--meant brass was extremely versatile and inexpensive. The uses ranged from utility to ornament--from engineers’ grease cups to hearth furniture and tableware, like these napkin rings decorated with cherubs in a landscape.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Brass, stamped and lined |
Brief description | Brass napkin ring with a design of cherubs and a shield mounted with ribbons and roses, English, ca. 1840 |
Physical description | In the form of a brass ring machine-stamped with a design of cherubs sporting ina leafy landscape; in the centre a blank shield mounted with ribbons and roses supported by cherubs each side. The interior has been lined with a plain brass sheet turned over at the edge. |
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Credit line | Francoise Crichton Gift |
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Summary | In Victorian Britain the applications of brass were almost endless. Its physical qualities--toughness, hardness and colour which varied according to the zinc content of the alloy--meant brass was extremely versatile and inexpensive. The uses ranged from utility to ornament--from engineers’ grease cups to hearth furniture and tableware, like these napkin rings decorated with cherubs in a landscape. |
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Accession number | M.39-1993 |
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Record created | February 16, 2004 |
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