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Double Mazer and Cover

1492 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Germany (made)

This mazer was in the collection of the Russian Prince Soltykoff. His collection of medieval art was sold in 1109 lots over three weeks in 1861 and was subsequently dispersed on the art market. The dealer John Webb was instrumental in acquiring pieces for the Museum. The Museum paid £46 for this mazer.

Object details

Category
Metalwork
Object type
Double mazer and cover
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Bowl
  • Cover (Closure)
Materials and techniques
Silver-gilt and masur birch
Silver
Birch
Brief description
Double mazer of masur birch with silver mounts made in two hemispherical parts, Germany, 1492
Physical description
Double mazer of masur birch with silver mounts made in two hemispherical parts. Cast eagle feet and scroll handle, IHS enamelled in the centre of the cover.
Dimensions
  • Foot diameter: 7.5cm
  • Height: 12cm
  • Without cover height: 8.5cm
  • Length: 14.5cm
Gallery label
(Pre-2000)
BOWL AND COVER
A Mazer Bowl of two hemispherical pieces of maple wood mounted in silver.
GERMAN. Dated 1492.
7956'62
(26/11/2002)
Silver Gallery:
This mazer was in the collection of the Russian Prince Soltykoff. His collection of medieval art was sold in 1109 lots over three weeks in 1861 and was subsequently dispersed on the art market. The dealer John Webb was instrumental in acquiring pieces for the Museum. The Museum paid £46 for this mazer.
MAZER-BOWL AND COVER
Mounted in silver, parcel-gilt, and enamelled with the Sacred Monogram.
German; dated 1492
Object history
Purchase - Soltikoff collection - (£46)
Summary
This mazer was in the collection of the Russian Prince Soltykoff. His collection of medieval art was sold in 1109 lots over three weeks in 1861 and was subsequently dispersed on the art market. The dealer John Webb was instrumental in acquiring pieces for the Museum. The Museum paid £46 for this mazer.
Bibliographic reference
Lightbown, R. W., Durer and the Goldsmiths Art. Apollo, July 1971
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
7956:1, 2-1862

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Record createdFebruary 20, 2004
Record URL
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