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Snuff box: PER.M.350-1923

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Oval, ivory box; the lid pressed with two cherubs holding a wreath above a lozenge-shaped cartouche containing a cipher

Ivory, carved and pressed, with a white metal hinge. Oval with straight sides and a projecting hinge. The top of the pull-off lid depicts two cherubs holding a wreath above a lozenge-shaped cartouche containing a cipher. The cartouche stands on two ribbon tied palms and is surrounded by scrolling foliage.

Legal notes

Spencer George Perceval Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 1.4 cm
Length: 9.0 cm
Width: 6.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George

Dating

17th Century, Late-18th Century, Mid
1680 CE - 1750 CE

School or Style

French

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Hinge composed of metal

Materials used in production

Ivory

Techniques used in production

Carving : The base, sides and lid were carved from ivory. The pieces were then heated and pressed to form flat sheets, moulding or pressed patterns before being glued to form a box. The cast white metal hinge was fitted with pins
Pressing
Heating

Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.350-1923
Primary reference Number: 150655
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 20 September 2012 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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