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[es-ES]Record tools[es-ES] [es-ES]Displays[es-ES]	Remove from selection Add to selection Número del objetoM2008/053:002 Creador Thomas Smily (maker)‎ DescripciónSugar tongs from a sterling silver cutlery service for about 12 people, which was brought to Australia by the donor's great-great-grandfather Moses Joseph in about 1860. The pieces are London silver 1859 (see info on hallmarks in inscriptions/marks) and elaborately decorated motif of shells and scales. They are fine examples of the decorative excesses of Victorian times whereby rich merchants could display their wealth. Here is an example of the emancipist made good, who by the ostentatious display of silver was able to impress his colonial contemporaries with his new economic power. Lugar de producciónLondon, England Fecha 1859 - 1860 Temaconvicts, Australian Jewish history Nombre del objetocutlery Materialsilver Dimensiones length: 155.00 mm width: 20.00 mm depth: 60.00 mm Línea de créditoSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Hon. Howard Nathan Documentation These are the names: Jewish lives in Australia 1788-1850300005627

Número del objetoM2008/053:002

DescripciónSugar tongs from a sterling silver cutlery service for about 12 people, which was brought to Australia by the donor's great-great-grandfather Moses Joseph in about 1860. The pieces are London silver 1859 (see info on hallmarks in inscriptions/marks) and elaborately decorated motif of shells and scales. They are fine examples of the decorative excesses of Victorian times whereby rich merchants could display their wealth. Here is an example of the emancipist made good, who by the ostentatious display of silver was able to impress his colonial contemporaries with his new economic power.

Lugar de producciónLondon, England

Fecha 1859 - 1860

Temaconvicts, Australian Jewish history

Nombre del objetocutlery

Materialsilver

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Línea de créditoSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Hon. Howard Nathan

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These are the names: Jewish lives in Australia 1788-1850300005627

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