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Object NameShagreen Case

Makerprobably James Giles Workshop

Made FromWood, Metal, Shagreen, Velvet

Date1765-1775

Place MadeEngland, London

TechniqueGilt, lined

SizeOverall H: 4.3 cm, W: 2.6 cm

Accession Number86.2.34 B

Credit LineGift of Helen Mayer in memory of her husband, John

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

On ViewChanging Exhibition Gallery

Physical DescriptionShagreen Case. Oval shape, the straight sides, top and bottom covered with green shagreen; hinged, domed top; decorative gilt metal pins inserted to form a decorative geometric pattern on the top, and arranged in straight bands at the rim; gilt metal push on the front, to open the steel latch; lined with red velvet.
Provenance

Former Collection Helen Mayer - 1986-07-30

Former Collection John Mayer - 1986-07-30