Cup and cover
George III cup and cover
Copyright
Work in the public domain
Photo © Courtauld
Photo © Courtauld
Maker
(silversmith)
1729-1807
1729-1807
(silversmith)
d. 1811 (Life dates)
d. 1811 (Life dates)
(designer)
1723-1796
1723-1796
Title
Cup and cover
George III cup and cover
George III cup and cover
Date of Production
1770-71
Medium
medium : material : silver
Dimensions
Height: 29.5 cm
Width: 21 cm
Width: 21 cm
Object Number
LO.1990.CS.1009
Mode of Acquisition
Akzo Nobel, long-term loan, 1990
Location
On display
Label Text
This unusual interpretation of the traditional English cup was inspired by an Ancient Greek ceramic drinking vase. The design is attributed to Sir William Chambers, the architect of Somerset House. Chambers regularly designed silver and furniture for his clients, where he excelled in creating striking surface contrasts. Here, areas of finely detailed ornament – such as the leafy handles ending in horns of abundance – are a foil to the plain silver. The central tablet features a scene – as yet unidentified – from Roman mythology
Provenance
Information not yet known or updated
Exhibition History
The Classical Ideal - English Silver 1760-1840, Chancery House & London & England, 03/06/2010-25/06/2010
A Century of Silver - The Courtauld Family of Silversmiths, Courtauld Gallery, London, 2003 / 2013
William Chambers - Architect to George III, National Museum & Stockholm & Sweden, 20/02/1997-20/04/1997
...MoreSir William Chambers - Architect to George III, Somerset House & London & England, 10/10/1996-05/01/1997
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