Modeller: Nost, John, the Younger (Possibly)
Silver gilt circular box with a plaque of George III on lid and another of George II on base, both signed I.V.N (? John van Nost). Inside the box is a series of etched pictures with engraved letter press with the title: "A short history in miniature of the origin & progress of the late war from its commencement to the exchange of the ratification of PEACE between Great Britain, France & Spain on the 10th of Feby. 1763."
Spencer George Perceval Bequest
Diameter: 4.7 cm
Height: 2.1 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George
18th Century, second half#
After
1763
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Before
1787
Nost is the suggested modeller of the portraits on the lid and base.
Accession number: PER.M/P.4 & 1-60-1923
Primary reference Number: 150639
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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