Full title: Item 01: Shakespeare's Globe [sterling silver model of the Globe Theatre, London, with a scene from William Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar] / modelled by Garrard, The Crown Jewellers, 1987

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Date: 1987.

Call Numbers: XR 70

Record Identifier: n88X6WJn

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Formats: Objects

Contents: 1 model - sterling silver and silver gilt

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Notes: Additional Physical Description Notes: A faceted circular theatre with satin finished walls surmounted by a pitched oxidised roof. The model has three square external towers, one with roofline projecting into the auditorium supported by two gilt columns and forming the cover over the stage. Three viewing levels for the audience, with gilt balustrades and columns. On stage, ten actors. Around the theatre an open tiled area enclosed within a low wall, the field being rectangular with cut corners (octagonal). All on a matching oak plinth of mildly waisted form, with a drawer containing: a removable section of roof, the flag to go above the stage and a red leather bound volume, with watered silk end boards, gilt embossed lettering on cover and spine (31.7 x 21.2 cm.). Pulling out the drawer slides back a section of the wall (below the removable roof section) providing a view of the interior of the theatre. Housed in a fitted case with removable cover, measuring 65 x 65 x 42 cm. Silver weight 280 ounces. Theatre dimensions excluding towers 40 cm., width across wall 56 cm. The model is wired for 110 volt illumination. Model accompanied by electrical cord and engraved silver-gilt plaque mounted on an oak stand (6 x 25 x 4.3 cm.). Copy of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar "Bound by Zaehnsdorf, London" The engraved silver-gilt title plaque was originally mounted to the front of the drawer and was later attached as a separate piece on an oak stand, possibly for display purposes. Digital order no:Album ID : 823640

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MMS ID: 110583993