Copy of Doors
1874 (made), ca. 1874 (cast), 1000-1025 (made)
1874 (made), ca. 1874 (cast), 1000-1025 (made)
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These electrotypes replicate the medieval cast bronze doors of Augsburg Cathedral in Germany as they appeared in 1874. The Museum used electrotyping as an alternative method to plaster casting for making copies. The process uses electricity to deposit copper particles into a mould to form an accurate impression of an object. In 2002, the original doors were moved into the cathedral’s museum because of concerns about damage from pollution.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Electrotype |
| Brief description | Electrotype copy doors from Ausburg Cathedral, depicting Scenes from the Old and New Tesatament, made by Eklington & Co, about 1874. |
| Physical description | Electrotype copy of doors, in bronze, with scenes from the Old Testament, Signs of the Zodiac and other subjects, from the Cathedral of Augsburg. |
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| Object history | Electrotype copy of the bronze doors from Ausburg Cathedral, depicting Scenes from the Old and New Testament and made in 1000-1025. The copy was made by Eklington & Co. in about 1874 in Birmingham or London, and were bought from Messrs Elkington & Co in 1874 for £288. |
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| Summary | These electrotypes replicate the medieval cast bronze doors of Augsburg Cathedral in Germany as they appeared in 1874. The Museum used electrotyping as an alternative method to plaster casting for making copies. The process uses electricity to deposit copper particles into a mould to form an accurate impression of an object. In 2002, the original doors were moved into the cathedral’s museum because of concerns about damage from pollution. |
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| Accession number | REPRO.1874-136 |
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| Record created | June 27, 2000 |
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