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snuffbox

Object NameSnuff Box

Made FromGlass, Gilded Copper

Dateabout 1760

TechniqueGround, polished, gilded, chased, engraved

SizeOverall H: 2.4 cm, W: 4.9 cm, D: 4.7 cm

Accession Number2020.2.1

Credit LineGift of Dwight and Lorri Lanmon

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Place Made

probably England, London

Physical DescriptionSnuff Box. Opaque blue, brown, aventurine; ground and polished glass, gilded, chased and engraved metal. A circular snuff box of gilded copper, chased and engraved with scrolls, fruits and flowers. The hinged lid set with 4 pieces of polished glass, representing a fleur de lis. The opaque blue glass segment appears to imitate lapis lazuli, two striated brown segments appear to imitate agate or jasper, and the fourth segment is aventurine glass.
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