Gilt brass and copper. Rectangular, engraved on the top with a man and a woman. Engraved back and front are the four seasons, the ends are engraved with fruit. Copper mounts. Key hole on lid with complicated lock. Swing handle, ball feet. The base engraved with a unicorn.
Similar to M.15A-1935, M.16-1935, M.17-1935, M.18-1935
Charles Holden-White Gift
Height: 4.2 cm
Length: 7.2 cm
Width: 4.8 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1935) by Holden-White, Charles
Accession number: M.19-1935
Primary reference Number: 201714
FMK: 2249
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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