Rectangular iron box, covered on lid and sides with leather, over which is pierced decoration of gilt bronze. On the lid is a flaming heart, with scroll work on the sides, and the base is brass gilt. Engraved with formal foliage. False lock on front, real lock on lid. Complicated lock under lid. Small bun feet.
Charles Holden-White, Gift
Height: 2.1 cm
Length: 3.8 cm
Width: 2.8 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1935) by Holden-White, Charles
Box
composed of
iron
Covering
composed of
leather
Accession number: M.24-1935
Primary reference Number: 139834
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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