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Miniaturist:
Schier, Mlle L'ainee
(Probably)
Box maker:
Unknown
Tortoise-shell with miniature of flowers in gilt basket
Tortoise-shell set with a miniature in watercolour and bodycolour, varnished, and mounted under glass in gilt metal. The circular box has slightly convex sides, moulded rims and a pull-off lid. The miniature depicts an openwork gilt basket on pedestal foot containing flowers, including roses, narcissi, honeysuckle and wild strawberries, on a marble table.
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, Early#
1812
CE
-
1819
CE
Miniature
composed of
watercolour
bodycolour
card?
varnish
Box
composed of
tortoise shell
Mount
composed of
metal
Surface Of Mount
composed of
gold
Cover
composed of
glass
Box And Lid
Diameter 9.5 cm
Height 2.5 cm
Inscription present: 'Schier' (or possibly Sohier) and two? illegible initials
Accession number: M.81 & A-1973
Primary reference Number: 2958
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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