Electrotype (galvanoplasty) reproduction of a (possibly) 17th century original cup from Germany
Object No. 1113
Cup, nautilus, electrotype (galvanoplasty) reproduction of a (possibly) 17th century original from Germany, iron / nickel, Lauchhammer foundry, Lauchhammer, Germany, c. 1880
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Summary
Physical Description
Cup, cast iron, reproduction of German [17th century] silver nautilus shell cup; nautilus shell shape raised on the shoulders of a kneeling Pan figure on a stepped circular foot; the head to mid body of a lioness clasping grapes lies on top of the shell curving around the side into a curled acanthus leaf; satyr mask in high relief to front of shell; grape leaf designs in low relief to sides.
DIMENSIONS
Height
300 mm
Width
180 mm
Depth
140 mm
SOURCE
Credit Line
Purchased 1883
Acquisition Date
5 May 1883
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