3003 Ewer, electrotype, reproduction of original c.1610 Dutch ewer featuring a medallion of 'St John baptising Christ', Elkington & Co., England, c.1880

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3003 Ewer, electrotype, reproduction of original c.1610 Dutch ewer featuring a medallion of 'St John baptising Christ', Elkington & Co., England, c.1880

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Object statement

Ewer, electrotype, reproduction of original c.1610 Dutch ewer featuring a medallion of 'St John baptising Christ', Elkington & Co., England, c.1880

Production notes

Made by Elkington & Co, London, England.

Stock book gives identification number of 81/13. List from South Kensington Museum indicates that these numbers indicate year of production, followed by a design number. However, this list was published in 1881 and does not include objects produced in that year. Other objects in this collection are described in the list.

History notes

Melbourne International Exhibition 1880-81

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Description

Ewer, electrotype, reproduction of an original c.1610 Dutch ewer featuring a medallion of 'St John baptising Christ', Elkington and Co., England, c.1880

Ewer, "electrotype" - electroformed copper shape electroplated with gold; stepped flange foot, waisted stem, ovoid shouldered body, stepped and waisted neck, scroll-shaped high ornamental strap handle set opposite a broad upward swept pouring lip (OF). Ewer - Dutch; (Electrotype reproduction) c.1610; ornamented with strapwork, fruits and flowers and medallion of St John Baptising Christ; Height 13 1/2"; Gilt (LC). Ewer 81/13 (SB).

Made: Elkington & Co; Birmingham, England; 1875 - 1881

Marks

Object with museum marks "3003-13"; two relief metal makers labels set usb: 1. oval label: "Department of science & art / Elkington / with "V.R." cypher; 2. Lozenge label: "Copyright / science & art / depart" (OF).

Registration number

3003

Production date

1875 - 1881

Height

350 mm

Width

180 mm

Depth

130 mm

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Acquisition credit line

Purchased 1883

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+ International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1880
+ Electrotype reproductions

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