Object Description
A superb quality Aesthetic Movement Anglo-Japanese dinner gong in the manner of Edward William Godwin, Circa 1880 in date.
This fabulous gong is extremely well made with careful attention to detail, all the joints are pegged, and a very resonant sound when struck!
A truly beautiful piece that would make a fine addition to any antique collection and your special dinners.
Condition:
In really excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 92 x Width 74 x Depth 54
Dimensions in inches:
Height 3 foot x Width 2 foot, 5 inches x Depth 1 foot, 9 inches
The Aesthetic Movement in Britain (1860 – 1900) aimed to escape the ugliness and materialism of the Industrial Age, by focusing instead on producing art that was beautiful rather than having a deeper meaning – ‘Art for Art’s sake’.
Our reference: A3457