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Silver inkstand recently presented to Mr. Costa, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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Silver inkstand recently presented to Mr. Costa, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Silver inkstand recently presented to Mr. Costa, 1860. An elegant silver inkstand, designed and manufactured by Elkington and Co. has recently been presented to Mr. Costa. The inscription on its front medallion, which is as follows, fully explains the purpose of its presentation: "From the Crystal Palace Company and the Sacred Harmonic Society, to Michael Costa, in grateful remembrance of the talent and exertion displayed by him as conductor of the Handel Centenary Commemoration, 1859." Upon the medallion at the back the following is inscribed: " Messiah, June, 20, 1859; TeDeum, June 22, 1859; Israel in Egypt, June 24, 1859." And upon the scroll, held by the boy figure at the right side, " George Frederick Handel, born Feb. 24, 1684." The other scroll contains the date of his death - "April 13, 1759." The statuette of Handel was modelled from the celebrated marble statue by Roubilliac, which is now in the possession of the Sacred Harmonic Society. The figure to the beholder's right represents the Genius of Music recording the strains of the great composer, while the figure to the left indicates by the palm-branch the peaceful influence of music'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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A stunning silver inkstand, crafted by the renowned Elkington and Co., was recently bestowed upon Mr. Costa as a token of appreciation. The elegant piece, showcased in a photograph from the year 1860, was presented by the Crystal Palace Company and the Sacred Harmonic Society in recognition of Mr. Costa's exceptional conducting skills during the Handel Centenary Commemoration in 1859. The inkstand's front medallion bears an inscription that reads, "From the Crystal Palace Company and the Sacred Harmonic Society, to Michael Costa, in grateful remembrance of the talent and exertion displayed by him as conductor of the Handel Centenary Commemoration, 1859." The medallion at the back carries the following inscription: "Messiah, June 20, 1859; TeDeum, June 22, 1859; Israel in Egypt, June 24, 1859." The scroll held by the boy figure on the right side bears the date of birth of George Frederick Handel, "Feb. 24, 1684," while the scroll in the left hand of the figure indicates the date of his death, "April 13, 1759." The statuette of Handel on the inkstand was modeled from the celebrated marble statue by Roubilliac, which is now in the possession of the Sacred Harmonic Society. The figure to the beholder's right represents the Genius of Music, recording the strains of the great composer, while the figure to the left symbolizes the peaceful influence of music, indicated by the palm branch. This exquisite silver inkstand is a testament to the enduring legacy of George Frederick Handel and Michael Costa's significant contribution to the musical world.
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