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BOX

Creator(s): Unknown (Jeweler) , Unknown (Miniaturist)

Currently in storage


About this object

A round box with a detachable cover. The top and bottom of the box are made in agate, with the sides in gold. On the lid is a miniature portrait of Catherine II under crystal. This has a gold frame set with diamonds and cabochon rubies. The frame has a scalloped design and the stones are placed at the apex of the points, alternating with gold globules. The miniature shows Catherine facing to the right, in a bust length portrait. She wears a fur wrap and a head scarf.

Object name:
BOX
Made from:
Agate -- gold -- miniature -- crystal -- diamonds -- rubies
Date made:
19th Century
Size:
7.1 cm (2 13/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
11.111.1-2
Class:
GOLD
Signature marks:
MARK on inner edge: ET in a square (twice)
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973