Spice Box
1770-1800 (made)
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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.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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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. |
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Credit line | Given by Thomas Sutton Esq. |
Object history | Given to the V&A in 1918 by Thomas Sutton Esq. [R.P. 18/657]. |
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Accession number | W.4-1918 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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