Spice Box
19th century (made)
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Spice box of tin-glazed earthenware painted in blue. Oval with projecting panels at the sides. Divided into two compartments and fitted with covers hinged with pewter. Painted with lambrequins and borders of foliage.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware painted in blue and pewter covers |
| Brief description | Spice box of tin-glazed earthenware painted in blue, Rouen pottery factory, Rouen, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Spice box of tin-glazed earthenware painted in blue. Oval with projecting panels at the sides. Divided into two compartments and fitted with covers hinged with pewter. Painted with lambrequins and borders of foliage. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'H V' (In underglaze blue) |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Howard D.L. Galton |
| Production | Thought by Christophe Pèrles to be 19th century (November 2009). |
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| Accession number | C.22-1924 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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