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Casket: M.15A-1935

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Mann, Michel

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Description

Brass gilt and copper mounts at corner and sides. Rectangular, engraved on all sides with full length figures of men and women. Fruit is engraved on the base. Inside is the figure of a man. The inside has the remains of a silk lining. False key hole on front of box, real key hole is on the lid, concealed by a moveable strip engraved "Michel Man". Complicated lock under key. Ball feet and a swing handle.

Legal notes

Charles Holden-White Gift

Measurements and weight

Height: 4.6 cm
Length: 7.2 cm
Width: 4.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1935) by Holden-White, Charles

Components of the work

Lining composed of silk

Materials used in production

Gilt brass
Copper

Techniques used in production

Engraved

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.15A-1935
Primary reference Number: 201712

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 3 June 2015 Updated: Wednesday 21 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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