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On display at V&A South Kensington
Silver, Room 67, The Whiteley Galleries

Ewer

1832-1833 (made)
Artist/Maker
Thomas Wimbush (maker)
Place of origin
London (made)

This magnificent jug is a sophisticated example of revived Rococo design. The asymmetrical decoration, the shell-like neck and rim and the flowing contours all drawing on the playful interest in marine and natural forms are typical of true 18th-century Rococo. The jug was made soon after Wimbush registered his first mark in 1828.


Object details

Categories
Access_to_Images 2003
Metalwork
Object type
Ewer
Materials and techniques
Silver, cast, with applied handle and ivory strips
Silver
Casting
Engraving (Incising)
Brief description
Silver, London hallmarks for 1832-33, mark of Thomas Wimbush
Physical description
Rococo revival.
Dimensions
  • Height: 30cm
  • Length: 23.9cm
  • Width: 16cm
Style
Rococo Revival
Marks and inscriptions
  • TW for Thomas Wimbush, duty, sterling, date letter for 1832, leopard
  • Engraved within a cartouche: Presented to the Honble St John Butler as a token of esteem and regard by a Tenantry who experienced his kindness while agent of Sir Roger Palmers Dublin Estates and by a community who appreciate his worth as a Neighbour Rush and Lusk, August MDCCCLXIV
Object history
The Hon. John Butler
This magnificent jug is a sophisticated example of revived Rococo design. The asymmetrical decoration, the shell-like neck and rim and the flowing contours all drawing on the playful interest in marine and natural forms are typical of true 18th-century Rococo. The jug was made soon after Wimbush registered his first mark in 1828.
Subject depicted
Flowers
Summary
This magnificent jug is a sophisticated example of revived Rococo design. The asymmetrical decoration, the shell-like neck and rim and the flowing contours all drawing on the playful interest in marine and natural forms are typical of true 18th-century Rococo. The jug was made soon after Wimbush registered his first mark in 1828.
Other number
LOAN:BUTLER.1
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
M.1-1997

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Record createdMarch 3, 2004
Record URL
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