Centrepiece
© Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
In 1730 centrepieces like this were the last word in spectacular dining gadgets. Made for the Williams family of Bodelwyddan and Chester, this is the earliest surviving British example. Its interchangeable configurations placed condiments and desserts within reach of about a dozen diners, and even provided candlelight to eat by.
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Details
Collection
Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Item Number
NMW A 51194
Acquisition
Purchase - ass. of NACF, 19/10/1995
Purchased with support from The National Art Collections Fund
Measurements
Height (cm): 40.6
Length (cm): 58
Width (cm): 49
Height (in): 16
Length (in): 22
Width (in): 19
Techniques
cast
forming
Applied Art
raised
forming
Applied Art
chased
decoration
Applied Art
embossed
decoration
Applied Art
engraved
decoration
Applied Art
Material
silver
glass
Location
In store
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