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Electrotype Salver

ca. 1868 (made)
Artist/Maker
Franchi and Son (Messrs.) (maker)
Place of origin
Great Britain (made)

Electrotype salver from Windsor Castle. Original of 1782 of silver-gilt belongs to Queen at Windsor Castle. Venus rising from the sea.

Object details

Categories
Metalwork
Tableware & Cutlery
Object type
Electrotype salver
Materials and techniques
Electrotype, copper gilt
Electrotyping
Brief description
Electrotype.
Physical description
Electrotype salver from Windsor Castle. Original of 1782 of silver-gilt belongs to Queen at Windsor Castle. Venus rising from the sea.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 47.00cm
  • Weight: 420.00g
Marks and inscriptions
Venus rising from the sea. Neptue and Tritons around the border. 3 turtle feet.
Object history
Franchi and Son, £25.0.0
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
REPRO.1868B-88

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Record createdMarch 3, 2004
Record URL
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