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Eliptical, with curved sides and concave shoulder. Applied with a plain curved spout, metal handles with spur issues from two sockets. The hinged lid is domed and surmounted by an oval finial. Dark chocolate japan decorated both sides with formalised floral sprays and a continuous band of intersecting circles, all in silver. The lid with a star in silver radiating from the finial. The application of a clear varnish has resulted in a golden tinged surface appearance. Black japan to handle and underside of base.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 50039
Creation/Production
Usk
Date: 19th century (early) –
Acquisition
Purchase, 1906
Measurements
Height
(cm): 16.3
l(cm) handle to spout:28.2
l(cm)
Width
(cm): 9.8
Height
(cm): 6
l(in) handle to spout:11 1/8
l(in)
Width
(in): 3
Techniques
japanned
decoration
Applied Art
silvered
decoration
Applied Art
Material
tin-plate
Location
In store
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