Room 70a: Silver Galleries entrance

Silver gallery entrance, room 70a

Room 70a is the entrance to the Silver Galleries which begin in Room 65. At the centre of this room is an electrotype copy by Elkington & Co. of a silver-gilt leopard created originally in 1600. The original is now at the Kremlin in Moscow. Charles 1 sold it with other silver items to the Tsar of Russia in 1627. This copy was made by Elkington in 1884.

Room 70a is on Level 3 of the V&A South Kensington.

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Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton

8 February – 22 April 2012

Featuring portraits of Queen Elizabeth II by royal photographer Cecil Beaton, this exhibition celebrates Her Majesty in her roles as princess, monarch and mother and coincides with the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne.

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Silver and Wood Keyring by Helena Rohner

Silver and Wood Keyring by Helena Rohner

Beautifully made hallmarked silver and wood keyring by acclaimed designer Helena Rohner.

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Event - British Galleries Tour

Mon 19 January 2009–Mon 31 December 2012

TOUR: Join this daily one hour tour which introduces the V&A's stunning British Galleries which house the most comprehensive collection of British design and art on view anywhere in the world.

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