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Cup, two-handled and cover
Bowers, George
(Silversmith)
This cup and cover, made in the 'auricular style', is a very rare example of silver illustrating the influence of Christian van Vianen and his 'Modelles artificiels de divers vaisseaux d'argent' of 1650. The term 'auricular' refers to the fashion for shaping silver vessels in a manner resembling the fleshy curves, recesses and folds of ear lobes.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 51330
Creation/Production
Acquisition
Purchase - with support, 3/5/2001
Purchased with assistance from the National Heritage Memorial Fund, the National Art Collections Fund and the Goldsmiths' Company.
Measurements
Height
(cm): 11.2 (cup)
Width
(cm): 20.3 (cup)
Depth
(cm): 14.3 (cup)
Height
(cm): 5.7 (cover)
diam
(cm): 11.3 (cover)
Height
(in): 4 3/8 (cup)
Width
(in): 8 (cup)
Depth
(in): 5 5/8 (cup)
Height
(in): 2 1/4 (cover)
diam
(in): 4 7/16 (cover)
Weight
(gr): 468.81 (cup)
Weight
(gr): 163.34 (cover)
Material
Silver, sterling standard
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