box

Object NameBox, encrusted

Made Fromlead glass, gold foil

Dateabout 1830-1850

Techniquemold-blown, cut, encased, gilt metal foil,

SizeH: 11.5 cm, W: 7.8 cm

Accession Number84.3.206

Credit LineClara S. Peck Endowment Fund

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

possibly France

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; mold-blown, cut, encased, gilt metal foil, gilt stamped metal mounts. Square shape, with flat faces, and hinged square cover; top with an oval convex plaque enclosing an enameled gold foil spray of flowers, with a pink rose, two buds, a viola, and green leaves and stems, attached to the center of the cover with a gilt metal band, with pointed lappets grasping the "jewel" and a sleeve fitting through the cover, attached to a ring within; the rounded top of the box with three cut grooves on the sides, intersecting at the corners; sides with large panels formed by intersecting pairs of cut grooves; foliate stamped metal bands on the rim of the cover and base, hinged at the back, with a semicircular lock plate on the front, with floral-decorated plate on the keyhole; base with cut grooves at the top, cut vertical ribs below; cut star on the base.
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