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Coal-box
Usk
(Factory)
Coal box, tin-plate, sarcophagus form, standing on four claw feet, to either end of the box twin lion mask and ring handles, rectangular stepped cover with a rectangular finial; the exterior covered with a brownish japan with traces of scroll and cornflower borders in silver to which the varnish has given a golden tinge.
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Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 50126
Creation/Production
19th century (early) / 18th century (late)
Role: Production
Role: Factory
Period:
19th century (early)
Acquisition
Purchase, 1910
Measurements
Height
(cm): 47
Length
(cm): 46.5
Width
(cm): 38
Height
(in): 18 1/2
Length
(in): 18 5/16
Width
(in): 14 9/16
Material
Tin-plate
Metal
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