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Box: M.14 & A-1983

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Silver-gilt or gilt white metal; cylindrical with pull-off lid; the straight sides of the box are engraved with shaded diagonal stripes; the flat cover is engraved with a flowerhead surrounded by the inscription 'Love . admitts . of . no . deniall'

Legal notes

Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy

Place(s) associated

  • England ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1983-01-31) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs

Dating

17th Century, Late
Production date: circa AD 1680

School or Style

English

Components of the work

Surface composed of gold
Box And Lid Diameter 3.7 cm Height 2 cm

Materials used in production

possibly White metal
possibly Silver

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Love . admitts . of . no . deniall
  • Location: Round the top of the lid
  • Method of creation: Engraved
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: 8
  • Location: In the centre of the base
  • Method of creation: Struck

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.14 & A-1983
Primary reference Number: 150740
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024 Last processed: Saturday 22 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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