Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks - 12th April 2017
Lot 328
After François Briot. A Victorian electroplate 'Temperantia' basin by Elkington
Estimate £200 - £300
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Description
After François Briot. A Victorian electroplate 'Temperantia' basin by Elkington, cast in relief with figures, caryatids, masks, strapwork birds and various scenes, the centre with Temperance holding a wine cup and ewer, inscribed 'TEMPE RANTIA', the reverse with a plaque inscribed 'VR Department of Science & Art, Elkington', 44.2cm diameter.
The original pewter basin can be found in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.