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On Display: House - Franklin Parlor
Spectacles case (Eyeglasses case)
[A?]mmidown
1800-1840
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
[A?]mmidown (Maker)
Place of Origin
England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Materials
- German silver
- Paktong
Museum Object Number
1958.2515 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1958.2515 A, B
Object Name
Spectacles case (Eyeglasses case)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
[A?]mmidown (Maker)
Place of Origin
England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Date
1800-1840
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Side, exterior, across joint
Inscription: "[A?]MMIDOWN" stamped incuse
Type: Inscription
Location: Side, exterior
Inscription: "A T[omlinson]" incised
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- German silver
- Paktong
Techniques
- Incised
- Molded
Dimensions (inches)
0.295 (H) x 1.181 (W) x 4.724 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
0.75 (H) x 3 (W) x 12 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
1.1993