Maker: Unknown
Red morocco rectangular case with silver clasp
Red morocco with silver clasp; green silk lining. Rectangular, with 'concertina' sides and a flap folding over one end. The upper and lower parts of the clasp are surrounded by pierced scrolls, foliage and flowers in rococo style. Concealed by the flap when closed, is an inscription in black ink 'Richard Fitzwilliam/1765'.
History note: Richard Fitzwilliam, later 7th Viscoount Fitzwilliam
Given by Master G.D. Bicknell
Height: 1.2 cm
Length: 14.0 cm
Width: 10.3 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1906-04-20) by Bicknell, G.D.
18th Century, third quarter
Production date:
AD 1765
Lining
composed of
silk
Clasp
composed of
silver
Case
composed of
leather
Accession number: M.2-1906
Primary reference Number: 150634
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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