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JENNENS & BETTRIDGE (ACTIVE 1820-1870)

Pair of vases

1856

RCIN 52717

These vases combine Jennens & Bettridge’s patented ‘gem-enamelling’ with Elkington’s electroformed gilt-metal mounts. They demonstrate Prince Albert’s abiding interest in combining good design with new manufacturing processes, many of which had been pioneered in Birmingham.

Commissioned by Prince Albert and presented to Queen Victoria on her birthday, 24 May 1856

No. 177

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