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The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Flask, spoon, coffret, reliquary..., 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Flask, spoon, coffret, reliquary..., 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Small silver flask...ornamented in repousse, with strapwork and flowers...a crest of a griffin's head in the centre, on fluted stem and gadrooned foot, circa 1560-70. W. Maskell, Esq. Coffret, in gilt metal, richly adorned with applique ornaments in silver-gilt, and with cabochon jewels. French work, circa 1850 (?). Messrs. Farrer. A silver-gilt spoon, worked in low relief, and with enamelled grounds...The ornaments are scrolls. The back is similarly ornamented...[with] a crescent, moon, stars...The handle is ornamented with stars on purple and green stripes. The handles terminate in a flower. 15th century. Lord Londesborough. Small silver-gilt reliquary of cylindrical shape, surmounted by a conical spire. The receptacle is a tube of rock crystal, mounted with base and cap in silver-gilt. At the summit is a small crucifix. The base is ornamented with tasteful foliated ornaments, Gothic mouldings, &c. Date, first half of the 15th century. The Hon. R. Curzon, jun. Double-bulbed cup of miniature dimensions. The margins and stems are surrounded by elegant crowns of Gothic foliage. Augsburg work, circa 1490. The Duke of Hamilton'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This stunning print captures a selection of exquisite treasures from The Loan Collection at South-Kensington in 1862. Each piece tells a unique story of craftsmanship and artistry, showcasing the intricate details and beauty of the past.
The small silver flask, adorned with strapwork and flowers, dating back to circa 1560-70, features a crest of a griffin's head in the center. The coffret, richly decorated with applique ornaments in silver-gilt and cabochon jewels, is a fine example of French work from around 1850. A silver-gilt spoon from the 15th century boasts low relief work and enamelled grounds depicting scrolls, stars, moons, and more.
A small silver-gilt reliquary with a cylindrical shape topped by a conical spire holds a tube of rock crystal mounted in silver-gilt with tasteful foliated ornaments. Lastly, a double-bulbed cup from Augsburg circa 1490 showcases elegant crowns of Gothic foliage on its margins and stems.
Each piece in this collection represents an era gone by but still shines brightly today as symbols of artistic excellence and historical significance. These items are not just objects but windows into another time where craftsmanship was revered and beauty was celebrated.
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