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Casket

1852 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Electroformed copper casket, designed and modelled by Pierre Emile Jeannest for Elkington and Co. of Birmingham, 1852. Bought by the Museum from Elkingtons in 1854 for £6.12s.4d.

Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Casket
  • Key
Materials and techniques
Electroformed copper casket with cast legs, mounts and finial, gilded metal key
Brief description
Electroformed copper casket, designed and modelled by Pierre Emile Jeannest for Elkington and Co. of Birmingham, 1852. Bought by the Museum from Elkingtons in 1854 for £6.12s.4d.
Dimensions
  • Height: 14.9cm
  • Length: 21.0cm
  • Depth: 13.7cm
Collection
Accession number
1298-1854

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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