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Silversmith: Popov, Afranasij & Stephan (Probably)
Silver, parcel-gilt and niello; shaped hemi-spherical, carved and nielloed with figures and animals on a gilt ground
Silver, parcel-gilt and niello; shaped hemi-spherical with flat back, serpentine front and straight sides. The almost flat lid is hinged and has a scrolled thumbpiece at the centre of the front. The lid, sides and base are carved and nielloed with figures, animals, trees and symbols on a recessed matted gilt ground. Depicted on the lid is a winged female figure holding a scepter in her left hand and a quill in her right; one cherub holds a book for her to write in, whilst another holds a scroll of music for her to read; round the border are cherubs riding hippocamps, masks, grotesques and rocaille decoration. On the sides four pairs of courting couples are depicted (front) holding a fox and hen, (right) drinking coffee or chocolate, (back) tending sheep, and (left) having their fortunes told. On the base three cherubs are depicted decorating a swan with garlands of flowers. The interior is gilt.
Bequeathed by A.J. Hugh Smith through the National Art-Collections Fund, 1964
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1964) by Smith, Arnold John Hugh
18th Century, third quarter
Catherine II
Production date:
AD 1765
Surface
composed of
gold
Decoration
composed of
niello
Box And Lid
Height 3.6 cm
Length 9.1 cm
Base Of Box
Width 6.1 cm
Lid Including Hinge
Width 6.4 cm
Accession number: M.5-1964
Primary reference Number: 140606
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Snuff box" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/140606 Accessed: 2024-11-09 01:38:06
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