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Miniaturist:
Unknown
Goldsmith:
G.G
Gold and enamel; shaped semi-circular box with a miniature of a wicker basket of flowers
Gold and enamel; shaped semi-circular box with flat hinged lid and straight sides. The lid, sides and base of the box are engraved with decorative engine-turned panels and borders, which are enamelled in dark blue, light blue and white. On the lid is a miniature painted on a fondant ground depicting a wicker basket of flowers next to a pair of peaches and bunch of grapes on a marble slab, against a rocky and mountainous landscape.
History note: Not known before testator
Major, the Hon. H.R. Broughton Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1973-04-06) by Broughton, Henry Rogers, Major the Hon.
19th Century, Early#
1800
-
1825
Decoration
composed of
enamel
Miniature
composed of
enamel
Box And Lid
Height 1.5 cm
Length 9.3 cm
Width 4.9 cm
Inscription present: illegible
Accession number: M.135-1973
Primary reference Number: 150699
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/150699 Accessed: 2024-12-22 23:57:38
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