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Box

1840-1870 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Box, rectangular, rosewood with marquetry of various woods (Tunbridge Ware). The hinged lid has a floral design surrounded by a geometrical border. Band of ornament around the base.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Rosewood, with marquetry of various woods
Brief description
English box, mid-19th century
Physical description
Box, rectangular, rosewood with marquetry of various woods (Tunbridge Ware). The hinged lid has a floral design surrounded by a geometrical border. Band of ornament around the base.
Dimensions
  • Height: 5.7cm
  • Length: 22.9cm
  • Depth: 9.2cm
Credit line
Given by A. Myers Smith
Object history
Given to the V&A in 1925 by A. Myers Smith [R.P. 24/8435].
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
W.9-1925

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Record createdDecember 8, 2004
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