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This object consists of 2 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Bowl

1847-1848 (made)
Artist/Maker
Barnard & Sons (maker)
Place of origin
London (made)

This bowl and associated dish were perhaps originally a christening gift. The engraved scenes on each, from the fairy tale Red Riding Hood, show that they were intended for a child’s use. The bowl and dish were made by the large and successful manufacturing firm of Edward Barnard and Sons, who supplied retailers all over Britain and abroad with good-quality silver.

Object details

Categories
Metalwork
Drinking
Object type
Bowl
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Bowl
  • Dish
Materials and techniques
Silver, raised and engraved
Brief description
Silver, London hallmarks for 1847-8, mark of Edward Barnard and Sons
Physical description
Silver bowl and dish, raised, engraved ornament, Rococo scrolls and flowers
Marks and inscriptions
  • Under dish: maker EJ.B&W for Edward, John & William Barnard, duty, date, leopard, sterling, stamped '104' 'H'.
  • The bowl engraved with scenes from Little Red Riding Hood; i. R.R approaching the bed in which the wolf lies, wearing grandmother's cap, ii. R.R. approaching the bed in which the
  • wolf lies, wearing the grandmothers bonnet, iii. R.R. fleeing, iv. Grandmother seated, with R.R. behind her. The bowl and stand are engraved with the name, Mary Stuart.
Object history
Acquisition RF: 81 / 962
The bowl and dish are engraved on front: MARY STUART, and with an image of Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf. With matching bowl
Summary
This bowl and associated dish were perhaps originally a christening gift. The engraved scenes on each, from the fairy tale Red Riding Hood, show that they were intended for a child’s use. The bowl and dish were made by the large and successful manufacturing firm of Edward Barnard and Sons, who supplied retailers all over Britain and abroad with good-quality silver.
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
M.22&A-1981

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Record createdMarch 3, 2004
Record URL
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