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On Display: House - Philadelphia Bedroom
Box (Snuff box)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Enamel on copper
- Brass
Museum Object Number
1974.0060
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John Mayer
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Complete Details
Object Number
1974.0060
Object Name
Box (Snuff box)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
The creation place was identified as London and possibly Birmingham by previous cataloguers [Lorena Baines 2008].
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Top of lid
Inscription: "NO CROSS" to the left, "NO CROWN" to the right
Type: Label
Location: Under the lid
Inscription: "D.M.&P. MANHEIN/ GUARANTEED GENUINE", printed in red and "BILSTON/ circa 1770", handwritten in ink
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Enamel on copper
- Brass
Techniques
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
1.374 (H) x 2.283 (W) x 2.126 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.49 (H) x 5.8 (W) x 5.4 (Diam)