Memorial
Barkentin and Krall (fl.1900-1930)
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
739 x 540 x 45 mm
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 28544.1
Summary
Memorial cross to Matilda Blanche Gibbs (1817-1887), wife of William Gibbs. Fixed to wall. Gold coloured metal forms rectangular arms with square ends. Embellished fleur de lys decorate the outer edges. Large circular roundel where arms meet, with large rock crystal on raised red enamel - gold decorated base. Small rock crystals form centre of square ends of arms. Background is very similar to cross (NT28541.1), with small coloured semi-precious stones and gold coloured flowers, scrolls and leaves.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Barkentin and Krall (fl.1900-1930), metalworker