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Tobacco-box
Box, oval in section, with sides tapering slightly flat base. The cover is fitted and slightly convex. Black japan applied to all surfaces, the exterior of the cover is inscribed in gold within a red hatched border.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 50161
Creation/Production
Allgood family
Date: 18th century (late)
Acquisition
Purchase, 21/1/1938
Measurements
Height
(cm): 2.5
Length
(cm): 15
Width
(cm): 9.6
Height
(in): 1
Length
(in): 5
Width
(in): 3
Techniques
japanned
decoration
Applied Art
gilded
decoration
Applied Art
Material
tin-plate
Location
In store
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