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Snuff box
Rectangular with rounded ends, hinged lid. Dark brown tortoiseshell japan to all external surfaces, including the base. Upper surface decorated with a bird within a band of the stormont pattern, all in gold, surrounding band in red. Plain silver line around sides of box. Varnished.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 50186
Creation/Production
Allgood family
Date: 18th century (late)
Acquisition
Gift, 4/2/1952
Given by Mr. B. Mountjoy
Measurements
Height
(cm): 1.6
Length
(cm): 5.4
Width
(cm): 3
Height
(in): 0
Length
(in): 2
Width
(in): 1
Techniques
japanned
decoration
Applied Art
gilded
decoration
Applied Art
Material
tin-plate
Location
In store
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