Not on display

Case


Rectangular hinged case of brown leather, a line of gold around the edge of the lid and with 779 stamped on the back. The interior cream - the lid satin-lined, the base of velvet with the signature 'W Lucas von Cranach' in gold.

Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Rectangular case of brown leather for brooch by Lucas von Cranach, probably Germany, c.1900
Physical description
Rectangular hinged case of brown leather, a line of gold around the edge of the lid and with 779 stamped on the back. The interior cream - the lid satin-lined, the base of velvet with the signature 'W Lucas von Cranach' in gold.
Dimensions
  • Height: 26.5mm
  • Width: 81mm
  • Depth: 74mm
Marks and inscriptions
Interior: embossed signature 'W Lucas von Cranach' in gold Exterior: stamped 779
Credit line
Given by Sonya Newell-Smith
Collection
Accession number
M.2-2019

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Record createdFebruary 14, 2019
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