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Maker: uncertain
Gilt copper with ferrous metal mechanism
Gilt copper with engraved decoration, and steel mechanism The rectangular casket stands on four ball feet. It has a hinged lid with central loop handle and keyhole with a hexagonal-headed key. The lock mechanism is attached to its underside by pins. The panel on lid is engraved with a man and a woman, the panels on the sides with fruit and flowers, and the base with a chequer pattern.
History note: Unknown before the donor, Charles Holden White
Given by Charles Holden White
Height: 3.4 cm
Length: 6.5 cm
Width: 4.3 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1935) by Holden-White, Charles
Renaissance
Circa
1580
CE
-
1630
CE
Mechanism
composed of
ferrous metal
Surface
composed of
gold
Decoration
Accession number: M.26-1935
Primary reference Number: 167442
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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