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Model of Globe Theatre, London

Model of Globe Theatre, London, 1987
Garrard & Co Ltd, London
Silver and silver gilt model on oak plinth
ML XR 70

The remarkable sterling silver, silver gilt and hallmarked model of Shakespeare's Globe theatre in London was made in 1987. Conceived by the jewellers Garrard & Co Ltd, it was created to celebrate the rebuilding and reconstruction of the original open air theatre. The interior view, which includes models of ten actors, is a reproduction of the assassination scene in Julius Caesar (Act 3, Scene 1).

Display period: January – December 2007