Hall 5. West-European Silver of the XIIIth to XIXth centuries

The collection includes works by German, Dutch, English, Polish, Swedish and French masters. The majority of  exhibits have come to Russia as ambassadorial gifts. The collection of English Renaissance Silver is unique. German goblets are distinguished by original idea and plan, virtuosity of execution and unusual materials, e.g. nacre, rock crystal, ivory, coco shells.

Creativity of French masters is presented by dinner and tea services, table sets. French dessert Olympic service - a gift to Russian Emperor Alexander I from Napoleon Bonaparte in honour of 1807 Tilsit Peace treaty is exhibited in a separate showcase.

 

Plan-scheme:

Showcase 30. Ambassadorial gifts. Holland Showcase 31. Ambassadorial gifts. England Showcase 32. Ambassadorial gifts. Poland Showcase 33. Ambassadorial gifts. Sweden Showcase 34. Ambassadorial gifts. Denmark Showcase35. Articles made by Nuremberg goldsmiths Showcase 36. Works by European masters of the XIIIth - early XVIth century Showcase 37. Collection of items made of natural and rare materials Showcase 38. Jewellery items by European makers of the XVIth to early XIXth century Showcase 39. Artworks by Hamburg silversmiths Showcase 40. Augsburg silver of the age of baroque of the XVIIth to early XVIIIth century Showcase 41. Art of French silversmiths of the XVIIth to early XVIIIth century Showcase 42. French Ampire Silver Showcase 43. The Olympic service