V&A Gilbert Galleries - Design

The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection comprises some of the most beautiful and intricate objects ever made, many in precious metals, from a minute to a monumental scale. It is notable for its European and British 'masterpieces' including gold and silver objects, snuffboxes, painted enamels and stone and glass mosaics. At present, four galleries in the V&A (G70-73) are dedicated to showing a selection of objects from the Gilbert Collection. Around 430 objects are on display (approximately half of the entire co...