Not on display

Casket

1800-1840 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Casket in the form of a miniature trunk, in wood covered with goatskin. The lid is decorated with leather bands and mounted with a steel handle, angle plates, and faceted headed nails.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Wood, leather, steel and goatskin
Brief description
Casket in the form of a miniature trunk, in wood covered with goatskin. Possibly English, ca. 1800-40.
Physical description
Casket in the form of a miniature trunk, in wood covered with goatskin. The lid is decorated with leather bands and mounted with a steel handle, angle plates, and faceted headed nails.
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.5cm
  • Width: 14.5cm
  • Depth: 7.2cm
  • With handle raised height: 8.8cm
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Credit line
Given by S Algernon Blopham
Collection
Accession number
W.46-1924

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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