Miniaturist:
Vidal, L.
Box maker:
Unknown
Tortoise-shell with oval miniature of a blue vase of flowers
Tortoise-shell set with a miniature in bodycolour and watercolour on card, mounted under glass in red gold. The circular box has straight sides and an almost flat pull-off lid. Round the miniature and the edge of the lid and base of the box are mounts of yellow gold engraved ropework. Round the join are yellow gold reeded rim mounts.The oval miniature depicts a blue vase on gilt foot containing flowers, including roses, tulips, auriculas, morning glory and narcissi.
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
1774
-
Before
1805
Miniature
composed of
watercolour
bodycolour
card
Box
composed of
tortoise shell
Mount
composed of
gold
Cover
composed of
glass
Box And Lid
Diameter 7.7 cm
Height 3.1 cm
Inscription present: a cipher of entwined letters
Inscription present: a crowned 'M'
Inscription present: not legible but possibly an animal's head
Inscription present: 152
Accession number: M.110 & A-1973
Primary reference Number: 2994
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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