3004 Footed dish, silver and gold plated electrotype, reproduction of an original Roman object from the 'Hildesheim treasure', Elkington & Co., England, c.1883

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3004 Footed dish, silver and gold plated electrotype, reproduction of an original Roman object from the 'Hildesheim treasure', Elkington & Co., England, c.1883

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Object statement

Footed dish, silver and gold plated electrotype, reproduction of an original Roman object from the 'Hildesheim treasure', Elkington & Co., England, c.1883

Production notes

Made by Elkington & Co, Birmingham, England

Stock book gives identification number of 81/14. This number is also marked on the base. 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

Salver, electrotype, reproduction of an original Dutch salver, Elkington and Co., England, c.1880

Salver, "Electrotype" - Electroformed copper shape electroplated with gold (OF). Salver - dutch; (electrotype reproduction) decorated with fruits and flowers and covered with strapwork, shield of arms in centre; height 2 1/2"; diameter 18 1/4" (LC). Salver, 81/14 (SB).

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

Marks

Object with museum marks "3004 / 81-14"; Circular paper label "81-14"; Relief metal oval shaped makers mark USB: "Department of science & art / Elkington / with "V.R." cypher.

Registration number

3004

Production date

1875 - 1881

Height

450 mm

Diameter

470 mm

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Acquisition credit line

Purchased 1883

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+ International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1880
+ Electrotype reproductions

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