Box
1840-1870 (made)
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Box, rectangular, rosewood with marquetry of various woods (Tunbridge Ware). The hinged lid has a view of Bayham Abbey surrounded by a floral border; round the box a similar border.
Object details
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| 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 view of Bayham Abbey surrounded by a floral border; round the box a similar border. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Emily Elish' (?) (pencil inscription on green paper lining to underside near back right corner.) |
| Credit line | Given by A. Myers Smith |
| Object history | Given to the V&A in 1925 by A. Myers Smith [R.P. 24/8435]. |
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| Accession number | W.8-1925 |
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| Record created | December 8, 2004 |
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