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1905 (made), 1905-1906 (hallmarked)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Silver, rectangular, hand raised and resting on four ball feet and with an enamelled plaque set into the lid. The plaque is painted with a landscape coloured black, gold and green predominantly.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver, raised and enamelled
Brief description
Silver and enamel, London hallmarks for 1905-06, mark of the Guild of Handicraft, designed and made by Fleetwood Varley.
Physical description
Silver, rectangular, hand raised and resting on four ball feet and with an enamelled plaque set into the lid. The plaque is painted with a landscape coloured black, gold and green predominantly.
Dimensions
  • Height: 2in
  • Length: 9.5in
  • Width: 3.5in
Marks and inscriptions
  • London hallmarks for 1905-6
  • Mark of the Guild of Handicraft
  • On the underside of the plaque, the inscription: Designed and executed by Fleetwood C. Varley. Sept. 1905. Campden. Glos.
Credit line
Gift of The Duchess of Leeds
Object history
Gift of her Grace, The Duchess of Leeds
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.349-1959

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Record createdDecember 24, 2008
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