Scent Case
18th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Scent case, silver-gilt, in the form of a crowned heart.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silver-gilt |
| Brief description | Scent case, silver-gilt, in the form of a crowned heart, Germany, 18th century |
| Physical description | Scent case, silver-gilt, in the form of a crowned heart. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Object history | A pattern in two parts made of lead, early 18th century, which is closely similar to this case, is in a collection of about 3000 models and patterns donated in 1871to the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum, Munich. The collection included 'the stock of an Augsburg goldsmith studion, which also included parts of a jewellery and base metal workshop' (Seelig, 1991, pp. 25-27). Crowned heart lockets of similar type were made in the late 19th century, sometimes described as vesta cases. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Bibliographic reference | Seelig, Lorenz. The importance and functions of models for goldsmiths's work and jewellery. In: The International Silver & Jewellery Fair & Seminar, 8, 9, 10, 11 February 1991. pp. 23-30. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 9076-1863 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | July 1, 2005 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
