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Casket: M.13A-1935

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Rectangular brass box with gilt brass pierced decoration on top and sides. Small turned feet. Imitation key hole on back, real key hole concealed by moveable brass strip on lid. The base is engraved with a coat of arms: three pinks in Dexter half impaling an eagle, displayed head to Dexter in sinister half. Complicated lock inside lid

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Charles Holden-White Gift

Measurements and weight

Height: 6.5 cm
Length: 9.5 cm
Width: 6.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1935) by Holden-White, Charles

Materials used in production

Gilt brass
Steel

Techniques used in production

Pierced work

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.13A-1935
Primary reference Number: 201710
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 3 June 2015 Updated: Wednesday 3 June 2015 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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