Royal Goldsmiths The Art of Rundell and Bridge 1797-1843

Name: Royal Goldsmiths The Art of Rundell and Bridge 1797-1843
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ISBN: 9780952432234

ISBN-10: 0952432234

ISBN-13: 9780952432234

Edition: 2005

Authors: Christopher Hartop, Diana Scarisbrick, HRH Charles Prince of Wales, Philippa Glanville

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The partnership of Philip Rundell and John Bridge began in London toward the end of the eighteenth century and went on to become the greatest firm of goldsmiths, jewelers and medalists of the age. Its stable of distinguished artists, headed by the sculptor John Flaxman, was the driving force in the adoption of a new imperial style in English silver. Later, the firm created jewelry and silver in the historicist and naturalistic styles and was at the forefront of the Gothic revival. Among the firm's customers were the Prince Regent, later King George IV, and such notable figures as William Beckford, Thomas Hope, Lord Castlereagh, Prince Lieven and the Duke of Wellington. Known as Oil and…

Book details

List price: $39.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: John Adamson Publishing Consultants
Publication date: 1/25/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 168
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.980
Language: English



Foreword


Acknowledgments


Chronology


Introduction



The Business of Luxury


At the Sign of the Golden Salmon


"The First of Its Kind in the Empire"


A Patriotic Age


Rundell's and Their Gold Box Suppliers



"... the most splendid collection of jewels ... in Europe ..."


"A Manufactory ... on a large and liberal plan"


The Lure of Egypt



"Ten thousand ounces of sterling silver monthly"


Our "greatest patron & best friend"


George IV and Jewels



George IV and the Grand Service



The Great Accumulator


An Imperial Style


Naturalism and Exoticism


The Final Years


Exhibition Checklist


Bibliography


Index


Photographic Credits