Caption

Conical mug by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd, English goldsmiths fl. ca. 1680–, silver conical mug on a circular foot with slightly flared, profiled rim and gilded interior. Belly decorated with relief vine wreaths; one wreath contains an English inscription: Carola Kremser / from / SMS/ Nov: 1893. Dated 1861/1862, London, England. Vessel; height 12 cm, diameter 9 cm, weight 175 g., A single ornate metal cup displayed upright on a reflective surface, with an outward flaring rim and a stepped round base. The cup has a raised decorative wreath motif wrapping around its body made of stylized leaves and clusters of rounded berries, with engraved textures and subtle shadowing that emphasize the relief. The metal surface appears highly polished with visible slight scratches and small areas of darker patina in recessed details. The overall colors visible are shades of silver and gray with darker gray accents in the engraved and recessed areas, and a neutral light gray background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A08_459

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Rights managed

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53.4Mb (1.2Mb) / 12.5in x 16.6in / 3741 x 4988 (300dpi)

Keywords

Conical mug Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd English goldsmiths fl ca 1680– silver conical mug circular foot slightly flared profiled rim gilded interior Belly decorated relief vine wreaths wreath contains English inscription Carola Kremser Sms Nov 1893 Dated 1861 1862 London England Vessel height 12 cm diameter 9 cm weight 175 g single ornate metal cup displayed upright reflective surface outward flaring rim stepped round base cup raised decorative wreath motif wrapping body stylized leaves clusters rounded berries engraved textures subtle shadowing emphasize relief metal surface highly polished visible slight scratches small areas darker patina recessed details colors visible shades silver gray darker gray accents engraved recessed areas neutral light gray background.