Bowl
1934-1935 (made)
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This is a copy of a bowl designed and made by Jane Barnard. Unlike the original, this copy has an engraved coat of arms and a Latin motto – 'cura quietum' (‘regard your repose’).
The plain, rounded form is typical of Jane Barnard’s work. She was a pupil at the Central School of Arts and Crafts and from 1923 to 1939 was the designer for Edward Barnard & Sons. Her father was a director of the firm, which was one of the leading London silver manufacturers of the day.
The plain, rounded form is typical of Jane Barnard’s work. She was a pupil at the Central School of Arts and Crafts and from 1923 to 1939 was the designer for Edward Barnard & Sons. Her father was a director of the firm, which was one of the leading London silver manufacturers of the day.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silver with wooden stand, finial made of semiprecious stone |
| Brief description | Silver, with a semi-precious stone, London hallmarks for 1934-5, mark of the Goldsmiths' and Silversmiths' Company, designed by Jane Barnard. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Lady Sophia Mary Hall |
| Object history | Acquisition RF: 52 / 882a Bequest - Lady Sophia Mary Hall A copy of a bowl designed and made by Jane Barnard with addition of engraved arms. Plain, rounded forms were characteristic throughout her work. Jane Barnard was a pupil at the Central School of Arts and Crafts and from 1923-39 was the designer for the firm of which her father was a director, Edward Barnard & Sons, one of the leading London silver manufacturers. Presented by the Elizabeth Garret Anderson Hospital to Sophy, Lady Hall and bequeathed later to the museum. |
| Summary | This is a copy of a bowl designed and made by Jane Barnard. Unlike the original, this copy has an engraved coat of arms and a Latin motto – 'cura quietum' (‘regard your repose’). The plain, rounded form is typical of Jane Barnard’s work. She was a pupil at the Central School of Arts and Crafts and from 1923 to 1939 was the designer for Edward Barnard & Sons. Her father was a director of the firm, which was one of the leading London silver manufacturers of the day. |
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| Accession number | CIRC.181 to B-1952 |
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| Record created | March 3, 2004 |
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