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Toilet Box and Cover

20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Toilet box with lid of clear glass, moulded with grisaille decoration. On the lid a counter sunk design representing two draped female figures. Round the sides bouquets of flowers are in slight relief.

Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Toilet Box
  • Toilet Box Cover
Materials and techniques
Grisaille glass
Brief description
Toilet box with lid, clear glass moulded with grisaille decoration, Lalique, French, early 20th century

Physical description
Toilet box with lid of clear glass, moulded with grisaille decoration. On the lid a counter sunk design representing two draped female figures. Round the sides bouquets of flowers are in slight relief.
Dimensions
  • Height: 6cm (Note: Converted from inches from the register)
  • Depth: 8.5cm (Note: Converted from inches from the register.)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Sir Claude Phillips
Collection
Accession number
C.1498:1-1924

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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