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With a delightful “thrust” of humour at a now arcane reference to the lunar composition, he has titled his work a “green cheese gouger.” Fortunately, Neil Armstrong had a softer landing that scarcely marred the lunar landscape.","physicalDescription":"The server blade is a pointed oval shape that tapers from its centre line to the two cutting edges. The symmetry of the server is maintained by the complex, highly oblate spheroid that constitutes the handle. The blade has a contrasting brush finish. 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Each artist craftsman has responded to the familiar functional form of the slice in an individual way, producing an astonishingly diverse range of interpretations.  Each piece becomes an enchanting, decorative work of art. Professor Rabinovitch established a close rapport with each artist, always encouraging a freedom of creative expression.  The response of these silversmiths has been not only to be strikingly imaginative but also to honour him by giving him their best work.\r\n\r\nThis collection is testimony to the significant contribution that one individual can make to supporting the craft of silversmithing.  After commissioning work from some of the most illustrious names in British and North American silversmithing, Professor Rabinovitch has very generously donated his entire collection to the Victoria and Albert Museum, through the American Friends of the V&A.","date":{"text":"2005","earliest":"2005-01-01","latest":"2005-12-31"}}],"partNumbers":["M.114-2008"],"accessionNumberNum":"114","accessionNumberPrefix":"M","accessionYear":2008,"otherNumbers":[{"type":{"text":"previous loan number","id":"THES50326"},"number":"LOAN:AMERICANFRIENDS.141-2005"}],"copyNumber":"","aspects":["WHOLE"],"assets":[],"recordModificationDate":"2025-06-05","recordCreationDate":"2008-05-12","availableToBook":true}}