Maker: Levi & Salaman
Silver, each piece decorated with a Cupid kissing a nymph, surrounded by waves, scrolls, dolphins and wings. The clasp is of shaped outline in two parts. The buttons are circular, six small and six large. In rectangular black leather case, the base lined with royal blue velvet, the lid with royal blue silk, printed in gold below a crown '188.STRAND.LONDON/FISHER'.
History note: John Jesse & Irina Laski Ltd, London, W8
Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy
Method of acquisition: Given (1983) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs
Dated 1902 CE - 1903 CE
Case
composed of
leather
( black)
silk
( royal blue)
velvet
( royal blue)
Small Buttons
Diameter 2.1 cm
Large Buttons
Diameter 2.5 cm
Clasp
Height 5.2 cm
Width 7.8 cm
Accession number: M.62A-M-1983
Primary reference Number: 169682
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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