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Miniaturist:
Bayle, Georges de
Box maker:
Unknown
Tortoise-shell with miniature of a spray of flowers on a marble slab
Tortoise-shell set with a miniature in bodycolour on card, mounted under glass in gold. The rectangular box has slightly concave sides and a pull-off lid; the interior and rim mounts are lined with gilt metal. The rectangular miniature depicts a spray of flowers, including roses, tulips, a delphinium and auricula, on a marble slab.
History note: Not known before testator
Major, the Hon. H.R. Broughton Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1973-04-06) by Broughton, Henry Rogers, Major the Hon.
19th Century, first half#
Circa
1808
-
Before
1851
Miniature
composed of
bodycolour
card
Box
composed of
tortoise shell
Lining
composed of
metal
Mount
composed of
gold
Surface Of Lining
composed of
gold
Box And Lid
Height 2.0 cm
Length 8.5 cm
Width 5.9 cm
Accession number: M.115 & A-1973
Primary reference Number: 2209
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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