BOX

Creator(s): Unknown (Silversmith)

Currently in storage

About this object

The box is rectangular with chamfered corners. On the lid in the center is an engraved medallionin the form of a rosette. The rest of the cover is engraved with radiating irregular lines. The sides are channeled. The bottom is decorated like the cover. The interior is gilt.

Object name:

BOX

Made from:

Silver

Made in:

Vienna, Austria

Date made:

18th Century

Size:

6.4 x 7.2 cm (2 1/2 x 2 7/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

12.195

Class:

SILVER

Signature marks:

MARK two marks on inner edge of lid and bottom: wavy lines

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973