Iron box lined with leather, originally covered with what may have been green silk. Over which is an open scroll pattern in bronze gilt. The lower portion of the box is of brass and bronze gilt, and contains two drawers, with engraved foliage. False key hole on the front of the box, concealed real key hole on lid, with a spring cover.
Charles Holden-White Gift
Height: 5.5 cm
Length: 9.4 cm
Width: 6.2 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1935) by Holden-White, Charles
Lining
composed of
silk
( possibly)
leather
Box
composed of
iron
Accession number: M.21-1935
Primary reference Number: 201716
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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