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Spice Box

1770-1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Spice box made from turned wood (pear, poplar and pine) the cover painted with roses; the interior is divided into four compartments labelled with the names of the spices; in the centre is a metal grater for nutmeg.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Spice Box
  • Lid
Materials and techniques
Turned and painted wood
Brief description
Spice box, English, late 18th century
Physical description
Spice box made from turned wood (pear, poplar and pine) the cover painted with roses; the interior is divided into four compartments labelled with the names of the spices; in the centre is a metal grater for nutmeg.
Dimensions
  • Height: 8.9cm
  • Diameter: 15.9cm
Credit line
Given by Thomas Sutton Esq.
Object history
Given to the V&A in 1918 by Thomas Sutton Esq. [R.P. 18/657].
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
W.4-1918

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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