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Casket: M.18-1935

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Maker(s)

Maker: Mann, Michel

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Description

Gilt brass and copper. Rectangular, engraved with the virgin and child and female saints. On the base is engraved David playing his harp. On the top is a strip covering the real key hole, which is engraved "Michel Mann". Copper mounts, turned feet, and swing handle.
The same type as M.15A-1935, M.16-1935, M.17-1935

Legal notes

Charles Holden-White Gift

Measurements and weight

Height: 4.3 cm
Length: 7.2 cm
Width: 4.8 cm

Relative size of this object

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Place(s) associated

  • Nuremburg ⪼ German

Acquisition and important dates

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

Materials used in production

Gilt brass
Copper

Techniques used in production

Engraved

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.18-1935
Primary reference Number: 201713

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 3 June 2015 Updated: Tuesday 28 February 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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