Gold plated repousee goblet

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by charlie cheswick, Dec 8, 2022.

  1. charlie cheswick

    charlie cheswick Well-Known Member

    hi all

    anyone have an info on this high relief gold plated goblet
    thought it was Indian brass when i saw it, but its not, a gold plated/washed unprecious white metal i think
    are the figures more renaissance in style ?
    not sure about age of it
    any thoughts appreciated

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  2. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    The figures are classical Greek in style. Maenads, the female followers of the wine god Dionysus (Roman bacchantes/Bacchus.) Not uncommon ornamentation for a wine goblet.
     
    Last edited: Dec 8, 2022
  3. charlie cheswick

    charlie cheswick Well-Known Member

    awesome, thanks bronwen, thats so helpful. now can look in the right direction
     
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  4. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    Interesting, not sure if it's repousse, if it were you would see the indented figures on the inside. The inside looks flat.
     
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  5. charlie cheswick

    charlie cheswick Well-Known Member

    good point marie
     
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  6. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Think this is cast and, then, turned on the interior. Nice quality and some good age. Would think at least late 19th century. Could be a bit older.
     
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  7. charlie cheswick

    charlie cheswick Well-Known Member

    Very helpful, thanks brad
     
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