Object Detail
Description
tea urn, with bead edge detail bearing the coat of arms "Royal crest of Denmark"
which included the motto PRUDENTIA ET CONSTANTIA (By prudence and steadfastness) indicating that the piece was formerly in the collection of Frederick VI of Denmark and Norway who reigned from 1768 - 1839). The hallmark for 1784 indicates that is that it was likely commissioned for, or by Frederick VI, to commemorate his confirmation as regent.
which included the motto PRUDENTIA ET CONSTANTIA (By prudence and steadfastness) indicating that the piece was formerly in the collection of Frederick VI of Denmark and Norway who reigned from 1768 - 1839). The hallmark for 1784 indicates that is that it was likely commissioned for, or by Frederick VI, to commemorate his confirmation as regent.
Maker and role
silversmith: John Denzilow (English, active Post 1744)
Production place
London, England
Production date
1784
Media description
sterling silver
Measurements
overall: 545 mm: .1 170 x diameter 150 mm; .2 cover 195 x diameter 195 mm
Inscriptions
bearing the coat of arms "Royal crest of Denmark"
which included the motto PRUDENTIA ET CONSTANTIA (By prudence and steadfastness)
which included the motto PRUDENTIA ET CONSTANTIA (By prudence and steadfastness)
Credit line
bequest of C H (Roger) Brookes, Melbourne, 2021
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through a significant donation from the OPENING DOORS fund, the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection, and Digitisation Champion Christine Bell and a specified fund established from the Estate of Mr. Clive Hele (Roger) Brookes.
Accession number
A1715
TJC reference number
6441
