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Francis Bedford (1815-94)

Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: Gilt Cup by Garrard 1854

Albumen print | 18.4 x 12.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2800180

'Gilt Cup by Garrard'

Francis Bedford (1815-94)

'Gilt Cup by Garrard' 1854

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Description

Photograph of a chalice with a tierred base and eleaborate chasing. The stem has two small handles in the shape of dragons facing outwards. The cup bowl is plain with chasing only along the base.

The chalice is now held by the Victoria and Albert museum.

Provenance

Commissioned by Henry Cole. Later acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Francis Bedford (1815-94)
(photographer)

After
Search the collection Garrard & Co
(maker)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

Commissioner(s)

Search the collection Henry Cole (1808-82)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Garrard, Crown Jewellers
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

18.4 x 12.6 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Greater London [England]
London [Greater London]
City of Westminster [London]
Marlborough House [London]
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Chemistry
Metals
Silver
Science, Medicine and Technology
Home economics
Tableware
Cups
References

Alternative title(s)

'Gilt Cup by Garrard'

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