patch box

Object NamePatch Box

Made FromGlass, sulphide, gilt metal

Dateabout 1830-1850

Techniqueblown, encased, cut, molded sulphide,turned mounts

SizeOverall H: 3.4 cm, Diam: 6.2 cm

Accession Number84.3.148

Credit LineClara S. Peck Endowment Fund

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

probably France

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass, white sulphide; blown, encased, cut, molded sulphide; turned metal mounts. Low, circular shape, cover domed, with a cut convex oval panel on top, enclosing a molded sulphide bust-length portrait of a man, facing dexter, in military uniform; reverse flat; sides with cut triangular and fan-shaped facets, with pointed areas of prismatic cutting between; turned, reeded gilt metal sleeve; low, circular base with radial cut grooves and four rounded petals; turned gilt metal rim, fitting snugly into the rim of the cover; paper label on the inside of the base printed "THE/ KENT/COLLECTION".
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