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Snuff Box

18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Snuff box, enamel on copper, painted in polychrome enamels. A shoe decorated with coloured bouquets in slight relief on a pink (rose Pompadour) ground. With a metal mount.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Enamel on copper, painted in enamel colours, with a metal mount
Brief description
Snuff box, enamel on copper, painted in polychrome enamels, with a metal mount, England, 18th century
Physical description
Snuff box, enamel on copper, painted in polychrome enamels. A shoe decorated with coloured bouquets in slight relief on a pink (rose Pompadour) ground. With a metal mount.
Dimensions
  • Height: 4.4cm
  • Length: 7.6cm
Converted from register
Credit line
Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber
Other number
Sch.III 304 & Sch.III 304A - Schreiber number
Collection
Accession number
414:1647-1885

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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