Image

RISDM 2005-118-45-948.tif

Erik Magnussen

Design for a Lidded Chalice

Description

Maker

Erik Magnussen (Danish, 1884-1961), designer
Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)

Title

Design for a Lidded Chalice

Year

ca. 1927

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

blueprint

Dimensions

45.7 x 31.8 cm (18 x 12 1/2 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

White on blue, blueprint: "EM. 41" in lower left corner. "C/YM" in top left corner. "SIZE FOR CHASER" with designs to left of drawing for rim and base. "FOUR ORNAMENTS / CAST PATTERN" to right of finial along margin, "7 3/4 032" and "3x5 / WIRE / 1x3" to right of rim, "9 1/4 040" to right of bowl, "CAST PATTERN" to right of bowl supports, "3 1/2 036"to right of pedestal, "7 040" to right of base, "WIRE / 2x7" to right of base.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.45.948

Type

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Erik Magnussen (Danish, 1884-1961), designer
Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Design for a Lidded Chalice, ca. 1927
Blueprint
45.7 x 31.8 cm (18 x 12 1/2 inches)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.45.948

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