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Miniaturist:
Stephany, G.
(Possibly)
Miniaturist:
Dresch J.
(Possibly)
Box maker:
Unknown
Elongated oval, ivory box, the lid set with carved ivory miniature of sailing ships silhouetted against a black painted sky
Carved ivory, mirror glass and gold. Elongated oval with straight sides and a gold hinge and button clasp. The top of the lid is decorated with carved ivory micro miniature of sailing ships silhouetted against a black painted sky, set under glass with a gold mount. The underside of the lid is set with a mirror, and the base is lined with red velvet.
History note: Not known before donor
Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy
Height: 1.4 cm
Length: 8.9 cm
Width: 3.2 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1984-06-11) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs
19th Century, Early-Mid#
1800
CE
-
1840
CE
G. Stephany and J. Dresch, immigrants from Augsburg, worked in London and Bath producing carved ivory micro miniatures, often depicting frigates, for English society. They carved busts of George III, Queen Charlotte and Princess Charlotte and were granted the title 'Sculptors in Miniature on Ivory to their Majesties' by George III.
Lid
composed of
paint
glass
Mounts
composed of
gold
Box
composed of
ivory
Lining
composed of
velvet
Mirror
composed of
glass
Scene
Accession number: M.45-1984
Primary reference Number: 150747
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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