Production: Unknown
Pewter chrismatory (container for chrism/myrrh oil). Rectangular box and flat topped 'roof' shaped lid are joined by two thick hinges, and an identical hinge like clasp. There is an exterior border pattern of punched fleur de lys. Contains three removable 'inkwell' type containers, crudely scratched with the initals C II and P(?)
Crude buffing, re-soldering, and filing of lid, hinges and clasp
History note: Item described in an exhibition held in 1904 at Clifford's Inn Hall
A.F. de Navarro Bequest
Height: 9 cm
Length: 14 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Navarro, Mary Anderson de, Madame Navarro, J. M. de
16th Century-17th Century#
Production date:
circa
AD 1600
Accession number: NAV.101-1933
Primary reference Number: 125304
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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