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On Display: House - Portsmouth Room
Spectacles case (Eyeglasses case)
1780-1820
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Silver
- Cloth
Museum Object Number
1958.1967
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1958.1967
Object Name
Spectacles case (Eyeglasses case)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1780-1820
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Bottom half, exterior edge
Inscription: "( J) " stamped in an ellipse
Type: Mark
Location: Bottom half, exterior edge
Inscription: "P" stamped in a circle
Type: Mark
Location: Lid, underside
Inscription: Profile bust stamped in a circle
Type: Mark
Location: Lid, underside
Inscription: Unidentified device stamped in a shield
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
- Cloth
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
0.433 (H) x 1.339 (W) x 5.315 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1.1 (H) x 3.4 (W) x 13.5 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
2.1164