Incense Box
mid 18th century (made)
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Oblong pewter incense box and cover on four ball feet with a sliding cover and double cherub handle, Mark: 'IDA 86' with a castle. Divided into four compartments. Engraved on the front 'IHS with a cross' and 'CPMG' on the lid
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | pewter |
| Brief description | Incense box and cover, pewter, Johann Daniel Altenberger, Franconia, Germany, mid 18th century |
| Physical description | Oblong pewter incense box and cover on four ball feet with a sliding cover and double cherub handle, Mark: 'IDA 86' with a castle. Divided into four compartments. Engraved on the front 'IHS with a cross' and 'CPMG' on the lid |
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| Credit line | Lt. Col. G. B. Croft-Lyons Bequest |
| Production | Acquired in Cologne |
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| Accession number | M.1074:1&:2-1926 |
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| Record created | May 26, 2005 |
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