Not currently on display at the V&A

Handwarmer

16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Round, opening at the middle with a hinge and catch; pierced and engraved with birds and beasts; inside is a small lamp set in gimbals.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brass, pierced and engraved
Brief description
Brass handwarmer engraved with birds and beasts and with a small lamp inside, Italian, 16th century
Physical description
Round, opening at the middle with a hinge and catch; pierced and engraved with birds and beasts; inside is a small lamp set in gimbals.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 3.5in
Credit line
Lt. Col. G. B. Croft-Lyons Bequest
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.569-1926

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Record createdJanuary 29, 2004
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