3244 Tupperware dinner party

1 month, 160 hours of train, 9 countries,...

Nederland, Norway, Finland, Poland, Austria, Rep. Czech, Slovenia, Serbia, Turkey.
Dutch ceramic, Scandinavian needlework, Polish Amber, Bohemian glass, Vienese silver, Balkan wood, Turkish carpet.
Mug, Plate, Table cloth, Napkin, Napkin Ring, Glass, Carafe, Candle Holder, Salt Cellar, Cuttlery, Tea Pot, Tea Cup, Table, Carpet, Chair, Bowl, Spoon, Trunk.

This blog was the diary of my journey through Europe. From Norway to Turkey, I met with different artists, different craftmen, different cultures and places...
You can click on older post or in the archive click on the different countries. thank-you

Friday, April 29, 2011

Poland-Austria: 14h



Good bye Mr Vaugoin
Patio behind the shop.




















Workshop.



Salt cellar.
One of the most famous pieces in Vaugoin's collection.
The original has been made by Italian sculptor and goldsmith 
Benvenuto Cellini, 16th century. The object was recovered on 20 January 
buried in a forest near Vienna almost three Years after it was stolen from the 
Kunsthistoriches Museul in Vienna. The item is valued at 50 million euros.
A failed attempt to extort a ransom by text message from a mobile phone
 led to the identification and arrest of the suspect, an Austrian national. 
He had been captured on surveillance camera while buying the phone.
The salt cellar, which is made of ivory, gold and enamel, 
measures 26cm x 33,5


First design of Jean-Paul






Among 200 patterns.



Jean Paul Vaugoin



Since 1847...



Jarosinski & Vaugoin
Silberschmiede GmbH



Craft: Silver
Item: Cuttlery, Salt cella, Tea pot, Tea Cups





Welcome to Vienna for less than 24 hours.



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