Wine coaster
England
Wine coasters were developed in the late 17th century to protect the surface of the table as wine bottles were moved around. These are grand examples, made by a successful business which supplied the royal goldsmiths Rundell, Bridge and Rundell. The design of the frieze with panthers, grapes and naked children refers to Bacchus, the god of wine. It is closely based on a design created by Paul Storr, a goldsmith who also worked for Rundells, and whose work can also be seen in this display.
Credit: Waddesdon (Rothschild Family) ...
Wine coasters were developed in the late 17th century to protect the surface of the table as wine bottles were moved around. These are grand examples, made by a successful business which supplied the royal goldsmiths Rundell, Bridge and Rundell. The design of the frieze with panthers, grapes and naked children refers to Bacchus, the god of wine. It is closely based on a design created by Paul Storr, a goldsmith who also worked for Rundells, and whose work can also be seen in this display.
Credit: Waddesdon (Rothschild Family) ...
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1811-1812
Silver gilt
181.2018.3
Image and text © Waddesdon Manor, 2019
Where you'll find this
Permanent collection