Sugar Bowl
1867 (made)
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This sugar bowl is part of a three piece service purchased at the Paris 1867 Exhibition for a total of £90. The design of the enamelled decoration is inspired by a combination of Persian and Indian sources. Antoine Tard was a goldsmith and enameller, active in Paris after 1860.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Enamel on copper, with gilding |
| Brief description | Sugar bowl, enamel on copper with gilt details, Paris, 1867, made by Christofle & Co., enamelled by Antoine Tard |
| Physical description | Sugar bowl, cloisonné enamel on copper, with gilt details. Decoration inspired by a combination of Persian and Indian sources. |
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| Object history | Purchased at the Paris 1867 Exhibition for a total of £90. |
| Historical context | Tard was active after 1860. |
| Summary | This sugar bowl is part of a three piece service purchased at the Paris 1867 Exhibition for a total of £90. The design of the enamelled decoration is inspired by a combination of Persian and Indian sources. Antoine Tard was a goldsmith and enameller, active in Paris after 1860. |
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| Accession number | 725-1869 |
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| Record created | May 23, 2006 |
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