Cup and cover
George III cup and cover

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Maker

(silversmith)
1729-1807
(silversmith)
d. 1811 (Life dates)
(designer)
1723-1796

Title

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

Object Number

LO.1990.CS.1009

Mode of Acquisition

Akzo Nobel, long-term loan, 1990

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
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Sir William Chambers - Architect to George III, Somerset House & London & England, 10/10/1996-05/01/1997
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