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Snuff box: M.135-1973

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Unknown
Goldsmith: G.G

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Description

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.

Notes

History note: Not known before testator

Legal notes

Major, the Hon. H.R. Broughton Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1973-04-06) by Broughton, Henry Rogers, Major the Hon.

Dating

19th Century, Early
1800 - 1825

School or Style

Swiss

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamel
Miniature composed of enamel
Box And Lid Height 1.5 cm Length 9.3 cm Width 4.9 cm

Materials used in production

Gold

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: G.G
  • Location: Inside the lid
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Maker's mark

Inscription present: illegible

  • Location: Inside the lid
  • Method of creation: Scratch engraved
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.135-1973
Primary reference Number: 150699

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 21 June 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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