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Casket: M.21-1935

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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.

Legal notes

Charles Holden-White Gift

Measurements and weight

Height: 5.5 cm
Length: 9.4 cm
Width: 6.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Components of the work

Lining composed of silk ( possibly) leather
Box composed of iron

Materials used in production

Gilt bronze
Bronze

Techniques used in production

Engraved
Gilding

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.21-1935
Primary reference Number: 201716
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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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