Metals
John McDonald (Probable maker)
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe
1800-1820
Shell (mollusk); Silver
1958.0678
Object Number1958.0678 |
Box
Metals
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
John McDonald (Probable maker)
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe
1800-1820
1. Mark; Lid, interior; "IMd\" stamped
2. Inscription; Lid, exterior; "GR" in script, engraved
Shell (mollusk); Silver
1.1 (H) , 2.8 (L) , 1.3 (W)
2.7 (H) , 7.1 (L) , 3.3 (W)
This box is made from a tent olive shell fitted with a hinged silver lid that features an owner’s initials “GR” in script within a delicately engraved scalloped border. This shell species has the scientific name Voluta olive and is found along the coast of Southwestern America, Peru, and the Galapagos Islands.