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Makers: Garrard, R. & S., and Company
Mahogany jewel chest with brass locks and mounts, the top inlaid in brass with the coronet and cypher of the Dukes of Cambridge. Inside, ten fitted jewel trays lined with purple velvet, each with a numbered ivory marker; leather outer case (A).
History note: Phillips, 19 June 1984, lot 99; Malcolm Carr, 94 Gloucester Terrace, London, W.2., from whom Mrs. Hull Grundy bought it.
Given by Mrs. J. Hull Grundy
Length: 64.5 cm
Length: 67.5 cm
Width: 39.3 cm
Width: 42.0 cm
Method of acquisition: Given by Grundy, J. Hull, Mrs
19th Century
Production date:
after
AD 1830
Chest
composed of
mahogany
Inlay
composed of
brass (alloy)
Jewel Trays
composed of
velvet
Outer Case
composed of
leather
W/o Leather Case
Height 31.0 cm
With Leather Case
Height 33.5 cm
Accession number: M.56 & A-1984
Primary reference Number: 77315
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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