Jewel Casket
1912-1915 (made)
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Rectangular ebony jewel casket with painted foliage decoration and moulded lid. The case rests on transverse supports moulded at the ends. Inside are two moveable cedar wood trays for jewels.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Paint decoration, ebony |
| Brief description | Jewel casket, British, 1912-1915, designed by Ernest Gimson, painted by Mrs. Powell, probably made by Daneway |
| Physical description | Rectangular ebony jewel casket with painted foliage decoration and moulded lid. The case rests on transverse supports moulded at the ends. Inside are two moveable cedar wood trays for jewels. |
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| Credit line | Given by Miss Mathieson |
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| Accession number | W.49:1-1930 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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