Galvanoplastische reproductie van de schaal met Andreas en Hieronymus uit het Lüneburger Ratssilber c. 1875 - 1880

This is a Galvanoplastische reproduction of a bowl with Andreas and Hieronymus made by Fa. Vollgold & Sohn. The original bowl was part of the Lüneburger Ratssilber, a collection reflecting the wealth and status of the city council. Electroplating, the process used to create this replica, gained popularity in the 19th century. It democratized access to luxury items, allowing for mass production and wider distribution. This intersects with broader societal shifts in class and consumption during the Industrial Revolution. The bowl depicts Saint Andrew and Saint Jerome, figures central to Christian identity. Consider how the original bowl would function within rituals of power and display. Replicated, does the bowl maintain its symbolic value, or does it become something new? How does its reproduction speak to our own desires for authenticity and access?