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Maker: Unknown
Flattened cylindrical needle case enamelled with polychrome sprays of flowers on a black ground
Copper, enamelled in polychrome, with applied gold leaf decorative borders and gilt metal mounts. Oval in section with a hinged lid at either end. Each side painted with a spray of flowers, including red and yellow roses, red tipped yellow tulips, forget-me-nots and pink and blue morning glory, on a black ground. Round the mounts and on the top of the slightly domed lids are borders of gilt stiff leaf decoration.
History note: Not known before testator
Given by Major, the Hon. H.R. Broughton
Length: 7.6 cm
Width: 1.6 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1973-04-06) by Broughton, Henry Rogers, Major the Hon.
19th Century, Early-Mid#
Circa
1800
CE
-
1850
CE
Surface composed of enamel
Accession number: M.151-1973
Primary reference Number: 156365
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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