Cup and Cover
ca. 1880 (made)
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Cup and cover, gilded silver, enamelled, Austria (Vienna), possibly Hermann Ratzerdorfer, ca. 1880
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silver and enamel |
| Brief description | Cup and cover, gilded silver, enamelled, Austria (Vienna), possibly Hermann Ratzerdorfer, ca. 1880 |
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| Marks and inscriptions | (unmarked~Scenes~Scenes from the Old Testament & Book of Genesis)
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs. Carew in memory of Mr. Farquahar Matheson |
| Object history | Given by Mrs. Carew in memory of Mr. Farquahar Matheson From about 1860, Viennese goldsmiths became known for their enamels, often used as a setting for engraved crystal, glass or jewels. Ratzersdorfer was perhaps the key exponent of such pieces. His work became known in Britain after he showed at the Great Exhibition of 1851. |
| Literary reference | <font - u>The Old Testament, Book of Genesis</font> |
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| Accession number | M.278:1, 2-1921 |
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| Record created | March 9, 2004 |
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