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Electrotype Salver

ca. 1861 (made)
Artist/Maker
Franchi and Son (Messrs.) (maker)
Place of origin
Great Britain (made)

Electrotype salver from the Corporation of Norwich. Original of silver-gilt owned by Corp of Norwich, marked 1597. Part of set with ewer.

Object details

Categories
Metalwork
Tableware & Cutlery
Object type
Electrotype salver
Materials and techniques
Electrotype, silver on copper, gilt
Electrotyping
Brief description
Electrotype
Physical description
Electrotype salver from the Corporation of Norwich. Original of silver-gilt owned by Corp of Norwich, marked 1597. Part of set with ewer.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 41.50cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • Franchi and Son
  • Triumph of Neptune and Amphitrite: cupids on sea monsters, grotesques and fruit in relief around the rim. Medallion in centre. Lord washing disciple’s feet.
Object history
Franchi and Son: Copper bronzed - £3.10s; Silvered and Oxidised - £4.10s; Gilt - £6.10s; Parcel-gilt - £8.0s
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
REPRO.1861B-2

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Record createdMarch 3, 2004
Record URL
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