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Silversmiths: Mappin & Webb Ltd.
Silver with green and black enamel; rectangular
Silver with green and black enamel, the lower interior lined with wood. Rectangular. The sides are engine-turned with a fine mesh pattern, and at each corner have a mount in the shape of a 'malachite' enamelled column, the bases of which serve as feet. The lid is decorated with a similar mesh pattern and has a stepped edge and rectangular 'malachite' thumbpiece at the centre front. The inside of the lid is inscribed 'G.H.T. / 23.9.1936'. The wooden interior is divided by two wooden walls. The base of the box is covered in black leather.
History note: Purchased for the donor's 21st birthday present by his mother, at the exhibition 'British Art in Industry' at the Royal Academy, 1935
Given by George Tee
Depth: 9.6 cm
Depth: 3¾ in
Width: 18.5 cm
Width: 7½ in
Method of acquisition: Given (1991-04-29) by Tee, George
20th Century, second quarter#
George V
1934
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1935
Lining
composed of
wood
Decoration
composed of
enamel
Box
composed of
silver
Base
composed of
leather
To Top Of Lid
Height 6 cm
Height 2⅜ in
Gross
Weight 663 g
Weight 21:6 oz:dwt
Inscription
Inscription present: lion passant
Inscription present: leopard's head
Inscription present: Jubilee mark of George V
Accession number: M.2-1991
Primary reference Number: 119277
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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