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Box: M.22-1983

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Rectangular wooden box with hinged cover, veneered with tortoiseshell and ivory on three sides, with silver mounts and lock plate engraved with flowers. The interior lined at a later date with pink silk, quilted over cotton wool.
Label inside lid: 'H. C. Foot Collection at 36 High Street, Oxford'

A piece has broken off the lock plate. Several of the tortoiseshell panels have sprung

Notes

History note: H. C. Foot Collection, 36 High Street, Oxford.

Legal notes

Given by John Tillotson, Esq., M.A., in memory of his mother.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 31.3 cm
Height: 10.5 cm
Length: 46.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Tillotson, John

Dating

17th Century, Late
Circa 1675 - Circa 1700

Components of the work

Lining composed of silk
Veneer composed of tortoise shell ivory

Materials used in production

Wood
Silver

Techniques used in production

Veneering
Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: H.C. FOOT COLLECTION/at/36 High St., Oxford
  • Location: Inside lid
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Label

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.22-1983
Primary reference Number: 98243
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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