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Miniaturist:
Spaendonck, Gerard van
Box maker:
Unknown
Tortoise-shell with miniature of a posy of flowers
Tortoise-shell set with a miniature in bodycolour probably painted on tortoiseshell, set under glass with a gold and enamel mount. The circular box has straight sides with moulded edges, gold rim mounts and a flat pull-off lid. The circular miniature is recessed under the glass and is held by a finely chased gold or gilt metal mount, with a blue enamelled gold mount holding the glass over it. The miniature depicts a posy of flowers, including delphiniums, roses, narcissi, primulas and morning glory.
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.
18th Century, Late-19th Century, Early#
Circa
1766
-
Before
1822
Gerard van Spaendonck was Dutch but worked in Paris
French box with Dutch painting
Miniature
composed of
bodycolour
tortoise shell
Box
composed of
tortoise shell
Mount
composed of
enamel
gold
Cover
composed of
glass
Box And Lid
Diameter 8.3 cm
Height 2.9 cm
Accession number: M.74 & A-1973
Primary reference Number: 2013
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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