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The Stockton-on-Tees Regatta Cup, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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The Stockton-on-Tees Regatta Cup, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Stockton-on-Tees Regatta Cup, 1860. The fashion of furnishing splendid vases for race plate is gradually extending, and our art manufacturers have "improved the occasion" by throwing as much fine work into the cups as possible. Each new production seems to outstrip the former, till we hope that in metal work our artists will rival those of the fifteenth century. The Cup we engrave, which was run for on Friday, the 31st [of August], has the speciality of being the first cup contended for at Stockton, and is, therefore, a novelty in its way. It has been designed by Mr. N. Roskell, a pupil of M. Vechte, and modelled by J. Barrett. The metal is silver, partly gilt; the form, an elegant oval, upon a raised open-work base; and it is, altogether, a very graceful object of art. It illustrates the "Fall of Phaeton" - two bassi-relievi on the body showing the fall of the rash charioteer and the discovery of his body. The handles are formed by figures of Phaeton's sisters being transformed into trees. There is a quiet tone and keeping in the work, and an elegance and repose in the form which promises very much for the young artist. Messrs. Hunt and Roskell, of New Bond-street, have produced this work'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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This stunning photograph showcases The Stockton-on-Tees Regatta Cup from 1860, a unique and exquisite piece of silverware created for the annual regatta event in Stockton-on-Tees, England. The cup, which was the first of its kind to be contended for in the regatta, is a testament to the artistic advancements of the time. Designed by the talented pupil of M. Vechte, Mr. N. Roskell, and expertly modeled by J. Barrett, the cup is a beautiful oval form, raised on an open-work base. The metal used is silver, partly gilt, and the intricate design illustrates the mythological tale of Phaeton's Fall. The body of the cup features two bass-reliefs depicting the moment Phaeton loses control of his chariot and the discovery of his body. The handles are fashioned as Phaeton's sisters being transformed into trees, adding a graceful and elegant touch to the design. The work showcases a quiet tone and a sense of repose, promising great things for the young artist. Messrs. Hunt and Roskell, of New Bond-street, were responsible for bringing this magnificent piece of art to life. The Regatta Cup of 1860 represents the growing trend of creating splendid vases for race plates and serves as a fine example of the artistic achievements of the fifteenth century's metalwork, which the artists of the time were striving to emulate.
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