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On Display: House - End Shop
Box
1790-1810
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Pewter
- Britannia metal
- Brass
- Ormolu
Museum Object Number
1965.1528 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1965.1528 A, B
Object Name
Box
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
The creation place was identified as England y a previous cataloguer (2008).
Date
1790-1810
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lid, underside
Inscription: "Made 1801", incised
Type: Inscription
Location: Base, underside
Inscription: "From / To / Franc [ ] / 190 [ ]", faintly and irregularly scratched.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Pewter
- Britannia metal
- Brass
- Ormolu
Techniques
- Cast
Dimensions (inches)
2.185 (H) x 4.374 (W) x 3 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.55 (H) x 11.11 (W) x 7.62 (D)
Measurement Notes
Height is to the top of the finial. Height to the top of the box lid is 1.25 inches.