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Goblet
Burges, William
(Silversmith)
Barkentin, Jes
(Silversmith)
The goblet, made for Burges himself, is one of three known examples of a similar design. Engraved beneath the rim is the triplet ‘NOSTRUM STATUM PINGIT ROSA: NOSTRI STATUS DECENS GLOSA: NOSTRAE VITAE LECTIO’. This appears to be taken from a work by the 12th century poet and theologian, Alanus ab Insulis. In it, Insulis describes how objects of creation are embodied with complex, emblematic meanings. The goblet incorporates colourful cameos and semi-precious stones, probably from Burges’s own collection.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 50497
Creation/Production
1870-1871 / 1870-1871
Role: Production
Role: Designer
Role: Production
Role: Silversmith
Period:
1870-1871
Acquisition
Purchase, 30/11/1984
Measurements
Height
(cm): 11.8
Height
(in): 4 5/8
diam
(cm): 10.8
diam
(in): 4 1/4
Material
Silver
Silver gilt
Semi-precious stones
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