ÉTUI
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
Entire outer surface is covered with delicate paintings, mostly after pictures by Nicholas Lancret. On the longer section are two scenes, one with a young couple walking, and one with a young girl carrying a water pitcher. On bottom is a landscape with farm buildings. On sides of upper section is a continuous landscape with two girls seated under trees and facing each other. On top is a landscape with a single farm house. Gold mounting in 18th century style.
- Object name:
- ÉTUI
- Made from:
- Enamel -- gold
- Made in:
- Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Date made:
- 1861-1898
- Size:
- 12.3 cm (4 7/8 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 15.136
- Class:
- ENAMEL
- Signature marks:
- MARK on mounting: crossed anchors and scepter of St. Petersburg, 56 for 14K gold and BX
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973