Name: Pair of Late 19th Century Wood Mounted Copper Reliefs of Shakespeare Scenes
Brand: Elkington & Co.
Rating: 5 (70 reviews)

Pair of Late 19th Century Wood Mounted Copper Reliefs of Shakespeare Scenes

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About the Item

Utilizing the metalworking technique known as repousse, where images are hammered from the verso side, this pair of copper reliefs depict two scenes from Shakespearean plays. After the original 1812 panels by Elkington & Co, the famous silver manufacturing company from Birmingham, England, our scenes are from the late 1800’s and have been mounted on wood backing boards with a high sheen black finish and beveled edges. One relief features a scene from The Merchant of Venice, while the other depicts Much Ado About Nothing. Both scenes are surrounded by a raised molding festooned with arabesque. The molding is bordered on all sides by a shaped border adorned with a mascaron in each corner surmounting foliage and stage props. In between the faces along both vertical side is a geometric engraving topped by an apothecary scale (Merchant) and lyres (Much Ado). All other elements are identical, with the exception of the plaque at the bottom that gives the play’s title. Of note is the cartouche above each scene, which depicts two winged cherubs holding a laurel wreath above a cameo of The Bard himself. Shakespeare is surrounded by books and a floral swag. Our copper relief panels of Shakespeare scenes would make fantastic decorative wall plaques for a living room, library, or office.

Creator:
Elkington & Co. (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Materials and Techniques:
Copper,Metal,Wood,Repoussé
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Late 1800s
Condition:
Additions or alterations made to the original: One panel has a green felt backing, which was added more recently. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Good antique condition. Light discoloration, commensurate with age. Minor rubs, losses, and craquelure backing boards. Brackets installed on the back for hanging. One panel has more recent green felt on the back, with some wear from installations.
Seller Location:
Dallas, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: 223-141stDibs: LU906334153572

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