Rectangular brass box with gilt brass pierced decoration on top and sides. Small turned feet. Imitation key hole on back, real key hole concealed by moveable brass strip on lid. The base is engraved with a coat of arms: three pinks in Dexter half impaling an eagle, displayed head to Dexter in sinister half. Complicated lock inside lid
Charles Holden-White Gift
Height: 6.5 cm
Length: 9.5 cm
Width: 6.2 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1935) by Holden-White, Charles
Accession number: M.13A-1935
Primary reference Number: 201710
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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