Panel
1883 (made)
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Object Type
This panel was purchased from the International Health Exhibition in 1884 for £50. It is likely that it was intended to be displayed as an example of fine embossing or repoussé work (silver hammered from the back to give a raised decorative effect) to inspire art workers or students visiting the Museum.
People
Thomas Spall, who made this panel was born in Dublin in 1853 and studied at the Birmingham School of Art before training with the local, but internationally important manufacturers, Elkington & Co. His work was praised for its 'feeling and finish' and admired for the excellence of the craftsmanship.
Subject
At the time the panel was acquired, the subject of two angels singing from a book, was stated to be 'after an original by Donatello'. More recent research has indicated that the panel which it copies is more likely to have been the work of an assistant in Donatello's studio.
This panel was purchased from the International Health Exhibition in 1884 for £50. It is likely that it was intended to be displayed as an example of fine embossing or repoussé work (silver hammered from the back to give a raised decorative effect) to inspire art workers or students visiting the Museum.
People
Thomas Spall, who made this panel was born in Dublin in 1853 and studied at the Birmingham School of Art before training with the local, but internationally important manufacturers, Elkington & Co. His work was praised for its 'feeling and finish' and admired for the excellence of the craftsmanship.
Subject
At the time the panel was acquired, the subject of two angels singing from a book, was stated to be 'after an original by Donatello'. More recent research has indicated that the panel which it copies is more likely to have been the work of an assistant in Donatello's studio.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Embossed silver |
| Brief description | Silver, Birmingham, 1883, made by Elkington & Co., designed and executed by Thomas Spall. |
| Physical description | Panel, silver, oblong recessed, repoussé in high relief with the standing figures of two young girls, singing. A reduction after the original by Donatello. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Signed: 'Thos. Spall. Fecit 1883' |
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| Object history | Designed by Thomas Spall (born in Dublin, 1853) and made by him at Elkington & Co., Birmingham. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | Object Type This panel was purchased from the International Health Exhibition in 1884 for £50. It is likely that it was intended to be displayed as an example of fine embossing or repoussé work (silver hammered from the back to give a raised decorative effect) to inspire art workers or students visiting the Museum. People Thomas Spall, who made this panel was born in Dublin in 1853 and studied at the Birmingham School of Art before training with the local, but internationally important manufacturers, Elkington & Co. His work was praised for its 'feeling and finish' and admired for the excellence of the craftsmanship. Subject At the time the panel was acquired, the subject of two angels singing from a book, was stated to be 'after an original by Donatello'. More recent research has indicated that the panel which it copies is more likely to have been the work of an assistant in Donatello's studio. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 95-1885 |
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| Record created | March 27, 2003 |
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