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Cigarette box: M.2-1991

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Maker(s)

Silversmiths: Mappin & Webb Ltd.

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Description

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.

Notes

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

Legal notes

Given by George Tee

Measurements and weight

Depth: 9.6 cm
Depth: 3¾ in
Width: 18.5 cm
Width: 7½ in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1991-04-29) by Tee, George

Dating

20th Century, second quarter
George V
1934 - 1935

School or Style

Art Deco

Components of the work

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 or legends present

  • Text: G.H.T. / 23.9.1936
  • Location: Inside lid
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: M & W
  • Location: On the rim of the base and inside the lid
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Maker's mark

Inscription present: lion passant

  • Location: On the rim of the base and inside the lid
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Hallmark

Inscription present: leopard's head

  • Location: On the rim of the base
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Hallmark
  • Text: t
  • Location: On the rim of the base and inside the lid
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Hallmark

Inscription present: Jubilee mark of George V

  • Location: On the rim of the base
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Hallmark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.2-1991
Primary reference Number: 119277

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 2 October 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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